SCRATCHING
/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/
18
Scrabble
21
WWF
S(1) C(3) R(1) A(1) T(1) C(3) H(4) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/
verb
- To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.“Could you please scratch my back?”
- To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.“I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.”
- To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).“A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.”
- To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.
- To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).
noun
- The act or sound of something being scratched.“We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.”
- A pork scratching.
- Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: SCRATCHING-S
