Meaning of the word scratches in English

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scratches

US /skrætʃɪz/
UK /skrætʃɪz/

Noun

marks or damage made by scratching

Example:
The car has several deep scratches on its side.
My cat left tiny scratches on the furniture.

Verb

to make a mark or wound with something sharp or rough

Example:
He accidentally scratches the wall with his keys.
The cat often scratches at the door when it wants to come in.