Definition (noun) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Definition (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Definition (noun) informal terms for money
Synonyms :
boodle ,
bread ,
cabbage ,
clams ,
dinero ,
dough ,
gelt ,
kale ,
lettuce ,
lolly ,
loot ,
lucre ,
moolah ,
pelf ,
shekels ,
simoleons ,
sugar ,
wampum
Definition (noun) a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
Definition (noun) a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
Definition (noun) dry mash for poultry
Definition (noun) a harsh noise made by scraping
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the scrape of violin bows distracted her
Definition (noun) poor handwriting
Definition (noun) (golf) a handicap of zero strokes
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a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course
Definition (noun) an indication of damage
Definition (verb) cause friction
Definition (verb) cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Definition (verb) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
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Don't scratch your insect bites!
Definition (verb) postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
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Call off the engagement
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cancel the dinner party
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we had to scrub our vacation plans
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scratch that meeting--the chair is ill
Definition (verb) remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
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Please strike this remark from the record
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scratch that remark
Definition (verb) gather (money or other resources) together over time
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She had scraped together enough money for college
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they scratched a meager living
Definition (verb) carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
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engrave a pen
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engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's
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the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree