scratch

1. (verb) cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonyms: scrape, scratch up
Related Words: claw, incise, scuff

2. (noun) an indication of damage
Synonyms: mark, scar, scrape
Related Words: blemish, defect

3. (verb) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Synonyms: itch, rub
Related Words: irritate

4. (noun) poor handwriting
Synonyms: cacography, scrawl, scribble
Related Words: hand, handwriting, script, squiggle

5. (noun) dry mash for poultry
Synonyms: chicken feed
Related Words: mash

6. (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Synonyms: dent, incision, notch, prick, slit
Related Words: depression, impression, imprint, score

7. (noun) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms: abrasion, excoriation, scrape
Related Words: graze, lesion, rope burn, wound

8. (noun) a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
Synonyms: scrape, scraping, scratching
Related Words: noise

9. (verb) cause friction
Synonyms: chafe, fray, fret, rub
Related Words: adjoin, meet, touch



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