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scratched; scratching; scratches
4
a
: to make a thin grating sound
b
: to produce a rhythmic scratching sound by or as if by moving a phonograph record back and forth under a phonograph needle
scratcher noun
7
: poultry feed (such as mixed grains) scattered on the litter or ground especially to induce birds to exercise
called also scratch feed
8
a
: a shot in billiards or pool that ends a player's turn
specifically : a shot in pool in which the cue ball falls into the pocket
b
: a shot that scores by chance : fluke
Did you know?
The phrase up to scratch has its origins in the world of sports. In the 18th century, scratch began to be used for a line or mark that served as the starting point in a contest or competition. In order to begin or continue a fight, for example, a pugilist would "come up to the scratch," positioning himself at a line drawn across the prize ring. Up to the scratch was soon being used figuratively of anyone who was ready and able to do something. Over the years, the usage of the phrase has evolved somewhat, but something that is "up to scratch" can still be said to be ready and able in that it is capable of functioning or performing as expected.
Example Sentences
Verb Will you scratch my back for me? Scratching the itch only makes it worse. The dog scratched its ear. You shouldn't scratch. It'll just make your itch worse. Thorns scratched our legs as we climbed through the briars. Careful, the cat will scratch. The dog was scratching at the door. Be careful not to scratch the table. Someone scratched the paint on my car. The little boy scratched lines in the dirt with a stick. Noun There's a scratch in the paint on the new car! The table is an antique but it doesn't have any dents or scratches. I got a scratch on my leg when I climbed the fence. The only sound in the room during the test was the scratch of pencils on paper. We don't have the scratch to buy a new car. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 In Arizona, for instance, sales for all draws and scratch-off games from July 1 to July 29 totaled $123.5 million, up 152% from the fiscal year-to-date projection, according to John Turner Gilliland, public information officer for Arizona Lottery. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 The same goes for dogs that like to play rough with their beds and dig and scratch the surface. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The Sandman season 1 is now streaming on Netflix, but readers of the legendary 75-issue comic written by Neil Gaiman know those 10 episodes barely scratch the surface of the series' potential. Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 And the Qatari funds may only scratch the surface of foreign money Texas A&M has received but not reported. Neetu Arnold, WSJ, 17 June 2022 Since the boom of the natural hair movement a few years back, the mainstream hair care industry finally began to create products for textured hair, but continue to only scratch the surface. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2022 Trees too close to your roof can scratch and gouge the roof. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2022 For some, though, the MacTigr's claws will scratch enough itches. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 Her lab at the Karolinska Institute, for instance, studies how to make new hair follicles inside skin—from scratch—which is an admittedly more challenging question than how to hack existing follicles. WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 The menu also includes breakfast sandwiches made on from-scratch English muffins. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Over its quarter-century in business, CJ ENM has had to invent the Korean film business almost from scratch. Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Especially raising money and learning everything from scratch. Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 With a from-scratch kitchen and full bar, The Living Room encourages conversations about indie film. The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 The convention spent the past year debating and crafting a new draft constitution from scratch, which will either be voted in as the new Magna Carta this weekend, or be rejected wholesale. Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2022 An anecdote is relayed about how the Japanese restaurant on site was basically complete when the owner abruptly changed his mind and decided to start the whole thing over from scratch, bringing in a whole new shipment of natural materials. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 According to Brown, mild dish soap and a soft-bristle scrub brush or non-scratch scrub sponge will keep minerals from collecting around the faucet head when used frequently. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2022 Some feature the trending astronaut bubble window (such as the Lollimeow Pet Carrier Backpack, which any cat lover has doubtless seen on Instagram), while others are covered in sizable, strong breathable mesh panels made of anti-scratch material. Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 Apr. 2022 It's also constructed with anti-scratch glass on top, as well as sensors that prevent it from bumping into obstacles or accidentally tumbling down a flight of stairs. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 13 Dec. 2021 The platinum anti-fog and anti-scratch coating instantly puts these glasses at the head of the class. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021 Let the pan sit overnight, then gently scrub with a non-scratch sponge. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2021 Step 3: Dump out the solution, clean with a non-scratch sponge and liquid dish soap, and rinse the item with warm water. Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2021 It's designed with an anti-scratch cover to protect it while gliding under large pieces of furniture, and also includes an infrared sensor that prevents it from bumping into objects and falling down a flight of stairs. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2021 See More
Verb
For light scratches like the one in our test, scratch removers really do work. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 In Arizona, for instance, sales for all draws and scratch-off games from July 1 to July 29 totaled $123.5 million, up 152% from the fiscal year-to-date projection, according to John Turner Gilliland, public information officer for Arizona Lottery. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 The same goes for dogs that like to play rough with their beds and dig and scratch the surface. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The Sandman season 1 is now streaming on Netflix, but readers of the legendary 75-issue comic written by Neil Gaiman know those 10 episodes barely scratch the surface of the series' potential. Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 And the Qatari funds may only scratch the surface of foreign money Texas A&M has received but not reported. Neetu Arnold, WSJ, 17 June 2022 Since the boom of the natural hair movement a few years back, the mainstream hair care industry finally began to create products for textured hair, but continue to only scratch the surface. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2022 Trees too close to your roof can scratch and gouge the roof. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2022 For some, though, the MacTigr's claws will scratch enough itches. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 Noun
With an in-house molino, the kitchen team cooks and grinds maíz daily to make tortillas from scratch. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 Her lab at the Karolinska Institute, for instance, studies how to make new hair follicles inside skin—from scratch—which is an admittedly more challenging question than how to hack existing follicles. WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 The menu also includes breakfast sandwiches made on from-scratch English muffins. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Over its quarter-century in business, CJ ENM has had to invent the Korean film business almost from scratch. Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Especially raising money and learning everything from scratch. Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 With a from-scratch kitchen and full bar, The Living Room encourages conversations about indie film. The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 The convention spent the past year debating and crafting a new draft constitution from scratch, which will either be voted in as the new Magna Carta this weekend, or be rejected wholesale. Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2022 An anecdote is relayed about how the Japanese restaurant on site was basically complete when the owner abruptly changed his mind and decided to start the whole thing over from scratch, bringing in a whole new shipment of natural materials. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 Adjective
Then, dampen a non-scratch sponge with vinegar, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 According to Brown, mild dish soap and a soft-bristle scrub brush or non-scratch scrub sponge will keep minerals from collecting around the faucet head when used frequently. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2022 Some feature the trending astronaut bubble window (such as the Lollimeow Pet Carrier Backpack, which any cat lover has doubtless seen on Instagram), while others are covered in sizable, strong breathable mesh panels made of anti-scratch material. Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 Apr. 2022 It's also constructed with anti-scratch glass on top, as well as sensors that prevent it from bumping into obstacles or accidentally tumbling down a flight of stairs. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 13 Dec. 2021 The platinum anti-fog and anti-scratch coating instantly puts these glasses at the head of the class. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021 Let the pan sit overnight, then gently scrub with a non-scratch sponge. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2021 Step 3: Dump out the solution, clean with a non-scratch sponge and liquid dish soap, and rinse the item with warm water. Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2021 It's designed with an anti-scratch cover to protect it while gliding under large pieces of furniture, and also includes an infrared sensor that prevents it from bumping into objects and falling down a flight of stairs. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English scracchen, probably blend of scratten to scratch and cracchen to scratch
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of scratch was in the 15th century Phrases Containing scratch
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