Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb scratch
1 of 3 senses of scratch
Sense 2
scratch, scrape, scratch up
=> claw
=> scuff
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb scratch
1 of 3 senses of scratch
Sense 2
scratch, scrape, scratch up
=> claw
=> clapperclaw
=> scuff
Entailment of verb scratch
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb scratch
3 senses of scratch
Sense 1
rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch
=> touch, adjoin, meet contact
Sense 2
scratch, scrape, scratch up
=> incise
Also See-> scratch out#1
Sense 3
rub, scratch, itch
=> irritate
Familiarity of verb scratch
scratch used as a verb is uncommon (polysemy count = 3)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb scratch
Sense 1
rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch
=> touch, adjoin, meet contact
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Sense 2
scratch, scrape, scratch up
=> incise
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Sense 3
rub, scratch, itch
=> irritate
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Grep of noun scratch
cat scratch disease
scratch
scratch awl
scratch pad
scratch paper
scratch race
scratch sheet
scratch test
scratcher
scratchiness
scratching
scratchpad
Overview of noun scratch
The noun scratch has 6 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation -- (an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off)
2. incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent -- (a depression scratched or carved into a surface)
3. chicken feed, scratch -- (dry mash for poultry)
4. scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching -- (a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her")
5. scribble, scratch, scrawl, cacography -- (poor handwriting)
6. scratch, scrape, scar, mark -- (an indication of damage)
Overview of verb scratch
The verb scratch has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (9) rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch -- (cause friction; "my sweater scratches")
2. (8) scratch, scrape, scratch up -- (cut the surface of wear away the surface of)
3. (1) rub, scratch, itch -- (scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!")
Grep of adj scratch
scratched
scratching
scratchy
Overview of noun scratch
The noun scratch has 6 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation -- (an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off)
2. incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent -- (a depression scratched or carved into a surface)
3. chicken feed, scratch -- (dry mash for poultry)
4. scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching -- (a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her")
5. scribble, scratch, scrawl, cacography -- (poor handwriting)
6. scratch, scrape, scar, mark -- (an indication of damage)
Overview of verb scratch
The verb scratch has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (9) rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch -- (cause friction; "my sweater scratches")
2. (8) scratch, scrape, scratch up -- (cut the surface of wear away the surface of)
3. (1) rub, scratch, itch -- (scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!")
scratch definition
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