scratch
Meaning
To scratch means to scrape or mark a surface with something sharp or to remove something by rubbing it off.
💡 A common mistake is using "scratch" when referring to a minor injury instead of "cut" or "graze."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
I
moved
the
chair
to
clean
under
the
table
,
I
noticed
a
thin
line
on
the
wood
.
I
must
admit
that
I
accidentally
scratched
the
table
leg
while
pulling
the
chair
,
and
the
mark
looked
worse
than
I
had
expected
.
I
cleaned
the
area
to
check
how
deep
it
was
and
then
looked
online
for
a
simple
repair
kit
to
fix
the
damage
.
After
following
the
instructions
and
applying
a
small
amount
of
polish
,
the
scratch
became
much
less
visible
and
I
felt
relieved
.
Common Phrases
scratch the surface
scratch one's head
scratch an itch
Synonyms
Related Words
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