SCRATCH

Definition

1. verb cause friction. — synonyms: rub, fray, fret, chafe
2. verb cut the surface of. — synonyms: scrape, scratch_up
3. verb scrape or rub as if to relieve itching. — synonyms: rub, itch
4. verb postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled. — synonyms: cancel, call_off, scrub
5. verb remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line. — synonyms: strike, expunge, excise
6. verb gather (money or other resources) together over time. — synonyms: scrape, scrape_up, come_up
7. verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface. — synonyms: engrave, grave, inscribe
8. noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off. — synonyms: abrasion, scrape, excoriation
9. noun a depression scratched or carved into a surface. — synonyms: incision, prick, slit, dent
10. noun informal terms for money. — synonyms: boodle, bread, cabbage, clams, dinero, dough, gelt, kale
11. noun a competitor who has withdrawn from competition.
12. noun a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game. — synonyms: start, starting_line, scratch_line
13. noun dry mash for poultry. — synonyms: chicken_feed
14. noun a harsh noise made by scraping. — synonyms: scrape, scraping, scratching
15. noun poor handwriting. — synonyms: scribble, scrawl, cacography
16. noun (golf) a handicap of zero strokes.
17. noun an indication of damage. — synonyms: scrape, scar, mark