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scratch

Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ someone]

To cut or mark the surface of something with a sharp object, often leaving a shallow groove.

"He accidentally scratched the car door with his keys."

Transitive Verb
[~ oneself][~ something]

To rub one's skin with fingernails to relieve an itch.

"She scratched her arm to stop the itching."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To cancel or remove a name, item, or plan from a list or schedule.

"The editor scratched out the redundant paragraph in the draft."

Intransitive Verb
[~]

To start a race or competition from the starting line.

"The runners are ready to scratch."

Noun

A shallow cut or mark on a surface caused by something sharp.

"There is a deep scratch on the table."

Noun

An itch that causes one to rub the skin.

"I have a scratch on my leg from the bushes."

Noun

The starting line of a race.

"The athlete stood at the scratch, waiting for the signal."

Noun

A state of having nothing, especially in terms of money or resources.

"They had to start their business from scratch."

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