scuff (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /skʌf/
Definition
scuff means (sometimes attributive) A mark left by scuffing or scraping. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
Someone left scuff marks in the sand.
The article uses scuff to mean (sometimes attributive) A mark left by scuffing or scraping.
The teacher asked students to find scuff in the reading.
How to Use scuff
- a/the scuff (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a scuff."
- scuff in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked scuff in context before translating it."
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