scratchless

scratch

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Definitions of scratchless word

verb with object scratchless to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail. 1
verb with object scratchless to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one's coat. 1
verb with object scratchless to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. 1
verb with object scratchless to rub or draw along a rough, grating surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk. 1
verb with object scratchless to erase, cancel, strike out, or eliminate (a name, something written, etc.) by or as if by drawing a line through it (often followed by out): Scratch out the third name on the list. 1
verb with object scratchless to withdraw (an entry) from a race or competition. 1

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English scracche (v.), blend of Middle English scratte to scratch, and cracche to scratch; cognate with Middle Dutch cratsen

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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