Meaning of 'scratch'

noun

an indication of damage

Synonyms: mark

noun

(golf) a handicap of zero strokes

Example: "a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"

noun

poor handwriting

Synonyms: scribble

noun

a harsh noise made by scraping

Synonyms: scraping scratching scrape

noun

dry mash for poultry

Synonyms: chicken feed

noun

a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

Synonyms: start

noun

a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

noun

informal terms for money

Synonyms: boodle

noun

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Synonyms: incision

noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Synonyms: scrape excoriation abrasion

verb

cause friction

Example: "my sweater scratches"

Synonyms: rub

verb

cut the surface of

Synonyms: scrape scratch up

verb

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Synonyms: grave

verb

gather (money or other resources) together over time

Synonyms: scrape come up scrape up

verb

remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

Synonyms: strike

verb

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

Synonyms: rub

verb

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

Synonyms: scrub