scratches Synonyms
scratches Meaning
scratches
a shot in pool in which the cue ball falls into the pocket, to scrape or rub oneself lightly especially to relieve itching, to make a living by hard work and saving, to be or become confused or perplexed, a shot that scores by chance, made or done by chance and not as intended, a shot in billiards or pool that ends a player's turn, the starting line in a race, money, funds, to use the claws or nails in digging, tearing, or wounding, to scrape or rub oneself lightly (as to relieve itching), to withdraw (an entry) from competition, satisfactory state or performance, to scrape, rub, or injure with or as if with the claws or nails, to make a thin grating sound, to rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or jagged, a mark (as a line) or injury made by scratching, made as or used for a tentative effort, arranged or put together with little selection, the sound of scratching, to act on (a desire), satisfactory condition, level, or performance, scrawl, scribble, to make a thin harsh sound, made from scratch, to scrape along a rough surface, to gather money or make a living by hard work and especially through irregular means and sacrifice, a test of courage, to cancel or erase by or as if by drawing a line through, a mark or injury produced by scratching, a slight wound, without using a prepared mixture of ingredients, to write or draw on a surface, to scrape or dig with the claws or nails, from a point at which nothing has been done ahead of time, to scrape or rub lightly (as to relieve itching), to write or draw especially hastily or carelessly, to produce a rhythmic scratching sound by or as if by moving a phonograph record back and forth under a phonograph needle, to make a scratch in billiards or pool, to accommodate with a favor especially in expectation of like return, the line from which competitors start in a race, the sound made by scratching, to scrape together, a contestant whose name is withdrawn, having no handicap or allowance, scribble, scrawl, to withdraw from a contest or engagement, to make a modest effort or start, poultry feed (such as mixed grains) scattered on the litter or ground especially to induce birds to exercise
scratches Sentence Examples
- The cat's sharp claws left visible scratches on the new couch.
- The metal door screeched as it slid open, leaving deep scratches on the floor.
- My skin bore the painful scratches from thorns after a hike.
- The skateboarder's fall resulted in nasty scratches on his arms and legs.
- Broken glass from a shattered window created numerous scratches on the car's paint.
- The wood was covered in intricate scratches, evidence of the skilled work of a craftsman.
- The scratching sound of mice behind the walls sent shivers down my spine.
- The dog's playful scratches left marks on the walls, much to the owner's frustration.
- The archaeologist carefully brushed away centuries of dirt, revealing ancient hieroglyphics scratched into the stone.
- The scratched record player emitted a nostalgic crackling sound as it played old vinyl records.
FAQs About the word scratches
a shot in pool in which the cue ball falls into the pocket, to scrape or rub oneself lightly especially to relieve itching, to make a living by hard work and sa
creaks,scrapes, jars, clashes, grinds,rasps, scuffs, screeches,clangs, croaks
softens, smooths, waxes, polishes,smoothes,
The cat's sharp claws left visible scratches on the new couch.
The metal door screeched as it slid open, leaving deep scratches on the floor.
My skin bore the painful scratches from thorns after a hike.
The skateboarder's fall resulted in nasty scratches on his arms and legs.
