Definition of scratch

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Scratch (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game..

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Score :: Score (v. t.) To mark with lines, scratches, or notches; to cut notches or furrows in; to notch; to scratch; to furrow; as, to score timber for hewing; to score the back with a lash..
Scrape :: Scrape (n.) The act of scraping; also, the effect of scraping, as a scratch, or a harsh sound; as, a noisy scrape on the floor; a scrape of a pen..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To write or draw hastily or awkwardly.
Torase :: Torase (v. t.) To scratch to pieces.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) 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..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) 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..
Scratch :: Scratch (n.) 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..
Fluke :: Fluke (n.) An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke..
Scratchback :: Scratchback (n.) A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, -- used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons..
Rase :: Rase (v. t.) To rub or scratch out; to erase.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches.
Mar :: Mar (n.) A mark or blemish made by bruising, scratching, or the like; a disfigurement..
Scratchwork :: Scratchwork (n.) See Scratch coat.
Scratchy :: Scratchy (a.) Characterized by scratches.
Mark :: Mark (n.) A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark..
Scratchweed :: Scratchweed (n.) Cleavers.
Claw :: Claw (v. i.) To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw..
Aciculated :: Aciculated (a.) Marked with fine irregular streaks as if scratched by a needle.
Pricking-up :: Pricking-up (n.) The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat. In the United States called scratch coat.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow..
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