1
as in scraping
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scratched his arm on a branch
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2
as in rubbing
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface
the branches of the willow tree scratch against the windowpane whenever the wind blows
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3
as in scribbling
to write or draw hastily or carelessly
scratched a quick doodle in the margins
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