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scratch

/skrætʃ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does scratch mean?

verb, noun

To make a sharp, scratching sound, or to remove the surface of something by scratching. A small mark or injury made by scratching.

Example

"She scratched the surface of the table, leaving a faint mark."

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