scratching (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /skrætʃ/
Definition
To mark or damage a surface with a sharp object or fingernail.
Examples
The cat likes to scratch the sofa.
He accidentally scratched his arm on a thorny bush.
Be careful not to scratch the screen of your phone.
How to Use scratching
- scratch at (prepositional phrase)
- To make repeated marks or damage on a surface. — "The dog was scratching at the door."
- scratch off (phrasal verb)
- To remove something by scratching. — "He scratched off the price tag."
- scratch out (phrasal verb)
- To draw a line through something written; to delete. — "Please scratch out your old address and write the new one."
- scratch up (phrasal verb)
- To damage a surface by scratching. — "He scratched up the car door with his keys."
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