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to scratch

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐʁɐˈɲaɾ/ar·ra·nhar

Definition

1

To make a shallow cut or mark on a surface with something sharp or rough; to produce a harsh, unpleasant sound.

Usage examples

Be careful not to scratch the table with that key.
The chalk scratched loudly on the blackboard.

Common combinations

to scratch the surfaceto scratch the carto scratch with nailsto scratch a record

Idiomatic expressions

  • To scratch the surface (to deal with only a small part)