scratch

//skrætʃ//

Verbs
A2

Translation

scratch

Definition

Scratch, as a verb at A2 level, means to rub or mark a surface with something sharp or rough, often causing a thin cut or a scraping sound. This action is commonly done with fingernails, claws, or tools like a knife, and it can be intentional or accidental. For example, you might scratch an itch on your skin, or a cat might scratch a piece of furniture. The word focuses on the physical act of dragging a pointed or hard object across a surface, leaving a visible line or damage.

Example

  • The cat scratched the sofa with its claws.

  • Please don't scratch the paint off the wall.

  • He scratched his arm where the mosquito bit him.

  • She used a key to scratch a design into the wood.

  • The dog scratched at the door to be let in.

  • I accidentally scratched the table with my ring.

  • The children scratched their names in the wet cement.

  • You should not scratch a bug bite because it can get infected.

  • The old record scratched when the needle dropped.

  • He scratched his head while thinking about the answer.

Synonyms

scrape
rub
grate
scuff
mark

Other meanings

  • A2
    çizmek, kazımak (fiil)(this page)
  • B1
    çizik, sıyrık (isim)View this sense

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