scratch

US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
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1.

a mark or wound made by scratching

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The cat left a scratch on my arm.
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There's a deep scratch on the car door.
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abrasiongrazescrapegashcut
2.

a starting line or position in a race or competition

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All runners must start from the scratch line.
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He built his business from scratch.
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startbeginningoriginbaseline
1.

to mark or cut the surface of (something) with a sharp object

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Be careful not to scratch the new table.
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He accidentally scratched his car on the wall.
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abradegrazescrapegashcut
2.

to rub one's skin with one's nails to relieve itching

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He began to scratch his head thoughtfully.
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My arm is itching, I need to scratch it.
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rubitchchafe
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from scratchscratch the surface