Meaning of scratch

Definition of scratch

(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a competitor who has withdrawn from competition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
dry mash for poultry
a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
poor handwriting
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes; "a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"
an indication of damage
(verb) cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; "Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark"
gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"

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