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SCRATCH

Definition:

[noun] an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms: abrasion, scrape, excoriation
[noun] a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Synonyms: incision, prick, slit, dent
[noun] informal terms for money
Synonyms: boodle, bread, cabbage, clams, dinero, dough, gelt, kale, lettuce, lolly, lucre, loot, moolah, pelf, shekels, simoleons, sugar, wampum
[noun] dry mash for poultry
Synonyms: chicken feed
[noun] a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
Synonyms: scrape, scraping, ing
[noun] poor handwriting
Synonyms: scribble, scrawl, cacography
[noun] an indication of damage
Synonyms: scrape, scar, mark
[verb] cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
Synonyms: rub, fray, fret, chafe
[verb] cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonyms: scrape, up
[verb] scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
Synonyms: rub, itch