ALL meanings of scratch
scratch
S s - verb with object scratch 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 scratch 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 scratch to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. 1
- verb with object scratch to rub or draw along a rough, grating surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk. 1
- verb with object scratch 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 scratch to withdraw (an entry) from a race or competition. 1
- verb with object scratch U.S. Politics. to divide (one's vote) though predominantly supporting one political party or faction. to strike out or reject a particular name or names on (a party ticket) in voting. 1
- verb with object scratch to write or draw by scraping or cutting the lines into a surface: She scratched her initials on the glass. 1
- noun scratch cut, scrape on skin 1
- verb with object scratch to manipulate (a phonograph record) back and forth under the stylus to produce rhythmic sounds. 1
- noun scratch scrape on surface 1
- verb without object scratch to use the nails, claws, etc., for tearing, digging, etc. 1
- transitive verb scratch itch: rub with fingernails 1
- verb without object scratch to relieve itching by rubbing or scraping lightly, as with the fingernails. 1
- intransitive verb scratch body: rub with fingernails 1
- verb without object scratch to make a slight grating noise, as a pen. 1
- transitive verb scratch scrape, leave a mark on 1
- verb without object scratch to earn a living or to manage in any respect with great difficulty: We scratched along that year on very little money. 1
- transitive verb scratch cancel 1
- verb without object scratch to withdraw or be withdrawn from a contest or competition. 1
- intransitive verb scratch irritate skin 1
- verb without object scratch (in certain card games) to make no score; earn no points. 1
- verb without object scratch Billiards, Pool. to make a shot that results in a penalty, especially to pocket the cue ball without hitting the object ball. 1
- noun scratch Old Scratch; Satan. 1
- adjective scratch used for hasty writing, notes, etc.: scratch paper. 1
- adjective scratch without any allowance, penalty, or handicap, as a competitor or contestant. 1
- adjective scratch Informal. done by or dependent on chance: a scratch shot. 1
- adjective scratch Informal. gathered hastily and indiscriminately: a scratch crew. 1
- adjective scratch done or made from scratch: a scratch cake. 1
- idioms scratch from scratch, from the very beginning or starting point. from nothing; without resources: After the depression he started another business from scratch. 1
- idioms scratch up to scratch, in conformity with a certain standard; adequate; satisfactory: The local symphony orchestra has improved this year, but it is still not up to scratch. 1
- noun Definition of scratch in Technology 1. (From "scratchpad") Describes a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes; one that can be scribbled on without loss. Usually in the combining forms "scratch memory", "scratch register", "scratch disk", "scratch tape", "scratch volume". See also scratch monkey. 2. (primarily IBM) To delete (as in a file). 1
- adjective scratch designating a chance hit credited to a batter for a ball not hit sharply, but on which the batter reaches base safely 0
- verb scratch If you scratch yourself, you rub your fingernails against your skin because it is itching. 0
- verb scratch If a sharp object scratches someone or something, it makes small shallow cuts on their skin or surface. 0
- countable noun scratch Scratches on someone or something are small shallow cuts. 0
- verb scratch to mark or cut (the surface of something) with a rough or sharp instrument 0
- verb scratch to scrape (the surface of something), as with claws, nails, etc 0
- verb scratch to scrape (the surface of the skin) with the nails, as to relieve itching 0
- verb scratch to chafe or irritate (a surface, esp the skin) 0
- verb scratch to make or cause to make a grating sound; scrape 0
- verb scratch to erase by or as if by scraping 0
- verb scratch to write or draw awkwardly 0
- verb scratch to earn a living, manage, etc, with difficulty 0
- verb scratch to withdraw (an entry) from a race, match, etc 0
- verb scratch to make a shot resulting in a penalty 0
- verb scratch to make a lucky shot 0
- verb scratch to cancel (the name of a candidate) from a party ticket in an election 0
- verb scratch to be struggling or in difficulty, esp in earning a living 0
- verb scratch to treat (a subject) superficially 0