What does scratch mean?
Definitions for scratch
skrætʃscratch
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word scratch.
Princeton's WordNet
abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation(noun)
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent(noun)
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
boodle, bread, cabbage, clams, dinero, dough, gelt, kale, lettuce, lolly, lucre, loot, moolah, pelf, scratch, shekels, simoleons, sugar, wampum(noun)
informal terms for money
scratch(noun)
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
start, starting line, scratch, scratch line(noun)
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
chicken feed, scratch(noun)
dry mash for poultry
scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching(noun)
a harsh noise made by scraping
"the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
scribble, scratch, scrawl, cacography(noun)
poor handwriting
scratch(noun)
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
"a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"
scratch, scrape, scar, mark(verb)
an indication of damage
rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch(verb)
cause friction
"my sweater scratches"
scratch, scrape, scratch up(verb)
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
rub, scratch, itch(verb)
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
"Don't scratch your insect bites!"
cancel, call off, scratch, scrub(verb)
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
"Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
strike, scratch, expunge, excise(verb)
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
"Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark"
scrape, scrape up, scratch, come up(verb)
gather (money or other resources) together over time
"She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
scratch, engrave, grave, inscribe(verb)
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
"engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"
GCIDE
Scratch(n.)
a shot which results in a penalty, such as dropping the cue ball in a pocket without hitting another ball.
Wiktionary
scratch(Noun)
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Noun)
An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.
The dog sat up and had a good scratch.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Noun)
A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground).
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Noun)
A foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Noun)
Money.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Noun)
A technical error of touching or surpassing the starting mark prior to the official start signal in the sporting events of long jump, discus, hammer throw, shot put, and similar. Originally the starting mark was a scratch on the ground but is now a board or precisely indicated mark.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Noun)
A feed, usually a mixture of a few common grains, given to chickens.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Verb)
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
Could you please scratch my back?
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Verb)
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation.
I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Verb)
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Verb)
To remove, ignore or delete.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Verb)
To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Verb)
To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.
Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Adjective)
For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.
This is scratch paper, so go ahead and scribble whatever you want on it.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Adjective)
Hastily assembled; put together in a hurry or from disparate elements.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Adjective)
Relating to a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary use.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Adjective)
Constructed from whatever materials are to hand.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
scratch(Adjective)
(of a player) Of a standard high enough to play without a handicap, i.e. to compete without the benefit of a variation in scoring based on ability.
Etymology: Probably from a blend of the words scratten and crachen.
Webster Dictionary
Scratch(verb)
to rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(verb)
to write or draw hastily or awkwardly
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(verb)
to cancel by drawing one or more lines through, as the name of a candidate upon a ballot, or of a horse in a list; hence, to erase; to efface; -- often with out
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(verb)
to dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(verb)
to use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(verb)
to score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(noun)
a break in the surface of a thing made by scratching, or by rubbing with anything pointed or rough; a slight wound, mark, furrow, or incision
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(noun)
a line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(noun)
minute, but tender and troublesome, excoriations, covered with scabs, upon the heels of horses which have been used where it is very wet or muddy
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(noun)
a kind of wig covering only a portion of the head
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(noun)
a shot which scores by chance and not as intended by the player; a fluke
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Scratch(adj)
made, done, or happening by chance; arranged with little or no preparation; determined by circumstances; haphazard; as, a scratch team; a scratch crew for a boat race; a scratch shot in billiards
Etymology: [OE. cracchen (perhaps influenced by OE. scratten to scratch); cf. OHG. chrazzn, G. kratzen, OD. kratsen, kretsen, D. krassen, Sw. kratsa to scrape, kratta to rake, to scratch, Dan. kradse to scratch, to scrape, Icel. krota to engrave. Cf. Grate to rub.]
Freebase
Scratch
Scratch was a magazine about the art of creating hip-hop. It featured articles regarding producers, musicians and DJs that make beats for rap records, and details the secret methods, stories, partnerships, philosophies and equipment behind the music. The magazine's tagline was "The Blueprint of Hip-Hop". Scratch was owned by Harris Publications, the same company that publishes the popular hip-hop magazine XXL, as well as King, Rides and Slam. It debuted in January 2004, and was published bi-monthly. Various hip-hop producers, DJs and rappers have graced their cover, including Dr. Dre, The Neptunes, RZA, Lil Jon, Kanye West, DJ Drama, Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, Mannie Fresh, Just Blaze and Eminem. Starting with its March–April 2007 issue, Scratch was relaunched as XXL Presents Scratch. It then operated under the wing of XXL Magazine, with XXL's former Senior Editor, Online, Brendan Frederick, acting as the new editor-in-chief and XXL's current editor-in-chief, Elliott Wilson, overseeing the magazine as the editorial director. It was announced that the Nov–Dec 2007 issue of Scratch would be the final issue of the magazine. Harris Publications folded the magazine for unknown reasons. A Scratch blog can now be found on XXL's website, XXLMAG.COM.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Scratch
skrach, v.t. to mark the surface with something pointed, as the nails: to tear or to dig with the claws: to write hurriedly: to erase.—v.i. to use the claws in tearing or digging: to delete a name on a voting-paper.—n. a mark or tear made by scratching: a slight wound: the line in a prize-ring up to which boxers are led—hence test, trial, as in 'to come up to the scratch:' (pl.) a disease in horses: the time of starting of a player: in billiards, a chance stroke which is successful: a kind of wig, a scratch-wig: a scrawl.—adj. taken at random, as a 'scratch crew:' without handicap, or allowance of time or distance.—ns. Scratch′-back, a kind of toy, which, when drawn over a person's back, makes a sound as if his coat was torn; Scratch′-brush, a name given to various forms of brushes; Scratch′-coat, the first coat of plaster; Scratch′er, a bird which scratches for food.—adv. Scratch′ingly.—n.pl. Scratch′ings, refuse matter strained out of fat when melted.—ns. Scratch′-weed, the goose-grass; Scratch′-wig, a wig that covers only part of the head; Scratch′-work, a kind of wall decoration.—adj. Scratch′y, ragged: scratching: of little depth.—Scratch out, to erase. [Explained by Skeat as due to the confusion of M. E. skratten, to scratch, with M. E. cracchen, to scratch: skratten standing for skarten, an extended form from Ice. sker-a, to shear; cracchen, again, stands for kratsen—Sw. kratsa, to scrape.]
The New Hacker's Dictionary
scratch
1. [from scratchpad] adj. Describes a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes; one that can be scribbled on without loss. Usually in the combining forms scratch memory, scratch register, scratch disk, scratch tape, scratch volume. See also scratch monkey. 2. [primarily IBM, also Commodore] vt. To delete (as in a file).
Rap Dictionary
scratch(noun)
Money, loot. "All about my scratch, artillery, fire arms and gats and shit" -- E-40 (Federal, 1993). loot= money
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British National Corpus
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'scratch' in Verbs Frequency: #992
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scratch in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scratch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of scratch in a Sentence
We saw a lot of really interesting topography, which made me scratch my head.
It wasn't as if we all kind of retreated into a bunker to drown our sorrows or anything like that, in the midst of that day, discovering that we were really rebuilding a list virtually from scratch, it was a realization that there was going to be a tough road ahead.
The sweeter the apple, the blacker the core. Scratch a lover and find a foe
For vaccines, since the development has to start from scratch ... we might look from an optimistic side in a year from now, so beginning of 2021.
A state-based exchange from scratch in six months is probably not doable. We're trying to see what other states are doing and what may work and may not work.
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Translations for scratch
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- خربش, خدشArabic
- esgarrapar, gratar, arpejar, rascarCatalan, Valencian
- škrábanec, škrábatCzech
- crafuWelsh
- ridseDanish
- kratzen, zerkratzen, Kratzer, verkratzenGerman
- σβήνω, γρατζουνιά, χαράσσω, ξύνωGreek
- arañar, raspar, arañazo, rascar, rasguñarSpanish
- kratsima, kriimustama, sügamaEstonian
- خراشPersian
- naarmu, raapia, viiru, kynsiä, raha, rapsuttaaFinnish
- rayer, thune, biffer, pognon, égratignure, griffer, flouze, rayure, égratigner, blé, oublier, grisbi, gratterFrench
- tochais, scríobIrish
- sgrìobadhScottish Gaelic
- rañar, rascar, cozarGalician
- karcol, karmol, vakar, megkarcol, megvakarHungarian
- քորել, ճանկռել, քերծելArmenian
- obliterare, graffio, graffiare, raspare, grattare, malloppoItalian
- 引っ掻くJapanese
- გაკაწვრა, ფხაჭნა, კაწვრაGeorgian
- 긁다, 할퀴다Korean
- scalpō, scaboLatin
- खाजवणेMarathi
- ကုတ်Burmese
- krassen, krabbenDutch
- rispNorwegian
- rysa, skrobać, drapać, zadrapaniePolish
- raspar, riscar, arranhar, apagar, coçar, rascar, arranhãoPortuguese
- hasp'iy, hallp'iyQuechua
- sgriffel, sgrifflar, sgrattarRomansh
- zgâria, scărpinaRomanian
- поцарапать, почесать, царапать, шкрябать, царапина, чесать, бабкиRussian
- škrabaťSlovak
- repa, klösaSwedish
- kaşındırmak, çizmek, kaşımakTurkish
- шкрябатиUkrainian
- vết trầyVietnamese
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