Definitions
How to pronounce scratch:
Scratch - as a noun
An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
A depression scratched or carved into a surface
Informal terms for money
A competitor who has withdrawn from competition
A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
A harsh noise made by scraping
Example: "The scrape of violin bows distracted her"
Poor handwriting
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
Example: "A golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"
Scratch - as a verb
Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Example: "Call off the engagement"
Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
Example: "Please strike this remark from the record"
Gather (money or other resources) together over time
Example: "She had scraped together enough money for college"
Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Example: "Engrave a pen"
Scratch - as an adjective
For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.
Example: "This is scratch paper, so go ahead and scribble whatever you want on it."
Hastily assembled, arranged or constructed, from whatever materials are to hand, with little or no preparation
(from scratchpad) relating to a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary use.
(of a player) of a standard high enough to play without a handicap, i.e. to compete without the benefit of a variation in scoring based on ability.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
SCRATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
SCRATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
SCRATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
