Scratch
verb
To rub your skin with your nails.
I had to scratch a mosquito bite because it was so itchy.
Often appears as...
- scratch an itch
- scratch a bite
verb
To cause a slight damage or mark on a surface by moving something sharp across it.
Be careful not to scratch the table with your keys.
Often appears as...
- scratch the surface
- scratch a record
verb
To cancel or eliminate.
The match was scratched due to bad weather.
Often appears as...
- scratch an idea
- scratch a plan
noun
A mark or wound made by scratching.
She had a scratch on her cheek from her cat.
Often appears as...
- get a scratch
- notice a scratch
noun
The act of scratching a record back and forth.
The DJ's scratch was very impressive.
Often appears as...
- dj scratch
- scratch routine
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Made or done without previous preparation.
She made a cake from scratch, without using a mix.
Often appears as...
- from scratch
- start from scratch
verb
To rub your skin with your nails.
I had to scratch a mosquito bite because it was so itchy.
Often appears as...
- scratch an itch
- scratch a bite
verb
To cause a slight damage or mark on a surface by moving something sharp across it.
Be careful not to scratch the table with your keys.
Often appears as...
- scratch the surface
- scratch a record
verb
To cancel or eliminate.
The match was scratched due to bad weather.
Often appears as...
- scratch an idea
- scratch a plan
noun
A mark or wound made by scratching.
She had a scratch on her cheek from her cat.
Often appears as...
- get a scratch
- notice a scratch
noun
The act of scratching a record back and forth.
The DJ's scratch was very impressive.
Often appears as...
- dj scratch
- scratch routine
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Made or done without previous preparation.
She made a cake from scratch, without using a mix.
Often appears as...
- from scratch
- start from scratch
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/1Physical response
Used for describing a natural reaction to itchiness or irritation on the skin.
Every time I wear wool, I need to scratch.
Pro Tip 1/1Physical response
Used for describing a natural reaction to itchiness or irritation on the skin.
Every time I wear wool, I need to scratch.
Pro Tip 1/1Physical response
Used for describing a natural reaction to itchiness or irritation on the skin.
Every time I wear wool, I need to scratch.
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Inside the Dead Shed PIPE...
And anybody that has access to an electronic device could potentially participate in the illegal wildlife trade, because if there are items being offered for sale, then it's as simple as clicking on buy and then they've participated in the trade. It's something that we are very mindful of. We are just scratching the surface, really.
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How to speak monkey: The...
alerting her parents to help her. Her dad makes his way towards the ball of rolling fur and her brother stops. Shakira shakes herself and scratches herself to get the hair on her head back in place. Then Shakira spots another group of unfamiliar tamarins and hears their normal long call.
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Danica Patrick Eats a...
I mean, I work out almost every day. And has that helped you with injuries at all? I think so. And have you had bad injuries from crashes? That means you're a very, very good driver. Well-- It's like, you know-- You read-- Never fight a man who doesn't have a scratch on him.
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Why do we itch? - Emma...
The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it. Our automatic scratching response would dislodge anything harmful that's potentially lurking on our skin,
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Why the insect brain is...
He was wrong, but understandably so. Insect brains are not only miniscule, but in many respects, they function differently than our own. One of the most noticeable differences is that an insect that loses its head can still walk, scratch itself, breathe,
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Why I'm done trying to...
I've got to be honest. I wish that didn't get an applause. Guys, this is real. And I'm just scratching the surface here, because the deeper we go, the uglier it gets, I guarantee you. I don't have time to get into porn and violence against women
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The incredible...
But they're not intuitive. They still have to start from scratch every single time, and that's because they never learn. Unlike Maggie. Maggie's actually smarter than our most advanced design tools. What do I mean by that?
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Never Before Seen Giant...
climbing the tree i think it may well have something to do with marking a territory that different anteaters come here and they scratch and they leave a scent behind smell is incredibly important to these giants
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How I made the ultimate...
electronics and programming from scratch and to help me overcome those steep learning curves and to be excited to work on this every single day I knew it had to be full of the things that I love
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The Cutest Elephant...
can scratch from the dust is within twigs the adults might just survive on this but it will not support a calf for long
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Inside the Dead Shed PIPE...
And anybody that has access to an electronic device could potentially participate in the illegal wildlife trade, because if there are items being offered for sale, then it's as simple as clicking on buy and then they've participated in the trade. It's something that we are very mindful of. We are just scratching the surface, really.
Video examples
How to speak monkey: The...
alerting her parents to help her. Her dad makes his way towards the ball of rolling fur and her brother stops. Shakira shakes herself and scratches herself to get the hair on her head back in place. Then Shakira spots another group of unfamiliar tamarins and hears their normal long call.
Video examples
Danica Patrick Eats a...
I mean, I work out almost every day. And has that helped you with injuries at all? I think so. And have you had bad injuries from crashes? That means you're a very, very good driver. Well-- It's like, you know-- You read-- Never fight a man who doesn't have a scratch on him.
Video examples
Why do we itch? - Emma...
The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it. Our automatic scratching response would dislodge anything harmful that's potentially lurking on our skin,
Video examples
Why the insect brain is...
He was wrong, but understandably so. Insect brains are not only miniscule, but in many respects, they function differently than our own. One of the most noticeable differences is that an insect that loses its head can still walk, scratch itself, breathe,
Video examples
Why I'm done trying to...
I've got to be honest. I wish that didn't get an applause. Guys, this is real. And I'm just scratching the surface here, because the deeper we go, the uglier it gets, I guarantee you. I don't have time to get into porn and violence against women
Video examples
The incredible...
But they're not intuitive. They still have to start from scratch every single time, and that's because they never learn. Unlike Maggie. Maggie's actually smarter than our most advanced design tools. What do I mean by that?
Video examples
Never Before Seen Giant...
climbing the tree i think it may well have something to do with marking a territory that different anteaters come here and they scratch and they leave a scent behind smell is incredibly important to these giants
Video examples
How I made the ultimate...
electronics and programming from scratch and to help me overcome those steep learning curves and to be excited to work on this every single day I knew it had to be full of the things that I love
Video examples
The Cutest Elephant...
can scratch from the dust is within twigs the adults might just survive on this but it will not support a calf for long
Example 1 of 10
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Garry Shandling
American Comedian
My second or third year in the engineering department, I got very frustrated, and I sat down with myself and had a soul-searching conversation with myself and said, 'What I'd really like to do is see if I can write comedy.' ... I moved to L.A. stone cold. Didn't know anybody; didn't know how to go about it. Really started from scratch.
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Olivia Holt
American Actress
I would love to do a project with all of my female friends and create something from scratch and have some female-driven story with the women in my life who are so strong, confident, and beautiful inside and out.
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Gina Rodriguez
American Actress
What makes characters real are details, and if you're crafting a person from scratch, you're probably not going to pay as much attention to a question like, 'Does this person bite their nails?
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Jack Canfield
American Author
When you scratch the surface, every one of us has something that we deeply want to contribute to the world. All we have to do is step up and do it.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
My whole career has been from scratch, so I never took it for granted that people care and support what I do.
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Kimbal Musk
South African Businessman
I was totally humbled by how hard it is to create a product every day that needs to be made from scratch.
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Carl Sagan
American Scientist
If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
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Leelee Sobieski
American Actress
I've never scratched, or punched, or slapped anybody in my real life.
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Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
Humanity has only scratched the surface of its real potential.
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Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Life lasts but a few scratches of the claw in the sand.
Quote examples
Garry Shandling
American Comedian
My second or third year in the engineering department, I got very frustrated, and I sat down with myself and had a soul-searching conversation with myself and said, 'What I'd really like to do is see if I can write comedy.' ... I moved to L.A. stone cold. Didn't know anybody; didn't know how to go about it. Really started from scratch.
Quote examples
Olivia Holt
American Actress
I would love to do a project with all of my female friends and create something from scratch and have some female-driven story with the women in my life who are so strong, confident, and beautiful inside and out.
Quote examples
Gina Rodriguez
American Actress
What makes characters real are details, and if you're crafting a person from scratch, you're probably not going to pay as much attention to a question like, 'Does this person bite their nails?
Quote examples
Jack Canfield
American Author
When you scratch the surface, every one of us has something that we deeply want to contribute to the world. All we have to do is step up and do it.
Quote examples
G-Eazy
American Musician
My whole career has been from scratch, so I never took it for granted that people care and support what I do.
Quote examples
Kimbal Musk
South African Businessman
I was totally humbled by how hard it is to create a product every day that needs to be made from scratch.
Quote examples
Carl Sagan
American Scientist
If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
Quote examples
Leelee Sobieski
American Actress
I've never scratched, or punched, or slapped anybody in my real life.
Quote examples
Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
Humanity has only scratched the surface of its real potential.
Quote examples
Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Life lasts but a few scratches of the claw in the sand.
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