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Definition scratch in British English

scratch noun

noun
/skrætʃ/
1

a cut on the surface of your skin

Example

Don't worry. It's just a scratch.

Synonyms and related words
abrasion abscess athlete’s foot
1.1

a thin mark on a surface

Example

There were some nasty scratches on the paintwork.

Synonyms and related words
a blot on something blemish blight
1.2

used for emphasizing that someone is not hurt at all or that something is not damaged at all

Example

Fortunately I walked away from the accident without a scratch.

Example

a used car that doesn't have a scratch on it

Synonyms and related words
unharmed unhurt unscathed
2

the action of pulling your nails along your skin

Example

The dog was having a good scratch against the furniture.

Synonyms and related words
touch contact hold
3

a sound made by moving something sharp or rough against a hard surface

Example

We heard the scratch of a cat's claws against a tree.

Synonyms and related words
beat bump chink
Definition scratch in British English