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An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off |
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A depression scratched or carved into a surface |
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Informal terms for money |
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A competitor who has withdrawn from competition |
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A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game |
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Dry mash for poultry |
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A harsh noise made by scraping The scrape of violin bows distracted her |
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Poor handwriting |
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(golf) a handicap of zero strokes A golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course |
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An indication of damage |
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Cause friction My sweater scratches |
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Cut the surface of Wear away the surface of |
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Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching Don't scratch your insect bites! |
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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 |
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Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line Please strike this remark from the record Scratch that remark |
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Gather (money or other resources) together over time She had scraped together enough money for college They scratched a meager living |
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Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface Engrave a pen Engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's The lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree |