scratch
Pronunciation: [skræʧ]
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to rub your fingernails or something sharp over your skin or an object to make a mark or noise. It's like when you itch and you use your fingers to relieve the itch.
Example
He scratched his arm because it was itchy.
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She didn’t scratch the surface of the table, so it stayed smooth.
Example
Did you scratch your head when you didn't know the answer?
Context: "mark or sound"
(noun) a mark made on a surface or a sound made by scraping or rubbing something. Imagine when you make a line on paper by dragging something sharp over it.
Example
There was a big scratch on the car door.
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The glass didn't have any scratches, so it looked brand new.
Example
What caused the scratch on the floor?
Context: "games"
(verb) to remove something from a list, like when you decide that a player can't join the game anymore.
Example
They scratched his name from the list of players.
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She didn't scratch her plans; she went ahead as intended.
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Did they scratch any players from the game yesterday?
Context: "music"
(noun) a technique in music, especially in hip-hop, where a DJ moves a record back and forth to create sounds. It's a fun way to make music feel different and exciting.
Example
The DJ showed off his scratching skills during the party.
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The music didn't have any scratching; it was just plain.
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Have you ever seen a DJ use scratching in their performance?