ALL meanings of from scratch
from scratch
F f - adverb from scratch starting with the raw materials 1
- verb with object from scratch to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail. 1
- verb with object from scratch to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one's coat. 1
- verb with object from scratch to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. 1
- verb with object from scratch to rub or draw along a rough, grating surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk. 1
- verb with object from scratch to erase, cancel, strike out, or eliminate (a name, something written, etc.) by or as if by drawing a line through it (often followed by out): Scratch out the third name on the list. 1
- verb with object from scratch to withdraw (an entry) from a race or competition. 1
- verb with object from scratch U.S. Politics. to divide (one's vote) though predominantly supporting one political party or faction. to strike out or reject a particular name or names on (a party ticket) in voting. 1
- verb with object from scratch to write or draw by scraping or cutting the lines into a surface: She scratched her initials on the glass. 1
- verb with object from scratch to manipulate (a phonograph record) back and forth under the stylus to produce rhythmic sounds. 1
- verb without object from scratch to use the nails, claws, etc., for tearing, digging, etc. 1
- verb without object from scratch to relieve itching by rubbing or scraping lightly, as with the fingernails. 1
- verb without object from scratch to make a slight grating noise, as a pen. 1
- verb without object from scratch to earn a living or to manage in any respect with great difficulty: We scratched along that year on very little money. 1
- verb without object from scratch to withdraw or be withdrawn from a contest or competition. 1
- verb without object from scratch (in certain card games) to make no score; earn no points. 1
- verb without object from scratch Billiards, Pool. to make a shot that results in a penalty, especially to pocket the cue ball without hitting the object ball. 1
- noun from scratch a slight injury, mar, or mark, usually thin and shallow, caused by scratching: three scratches on my leg; a noticeable scratch on the table. 1
- noun from scratch a rough mark made by a pen, pencil, etc.; scrawl. 1
- noun from scratch an act of scratching. 1
- noun from scratch the slight grating sound caused by scratching. 1
- noun from scratch the starting place, starting time, or status of a competitor in a handicap who has no allowance and no penalty. 1
- noun from scratch Billiards, Pool. a shot resulting in a penalty, especially a pocketing of the cue ball without hitting the object ball. a fluke or lucky shot. 1
- noun from scratch (in certain card games) a score of zero; nothing. 1
- noun from scratch Baseball. scratch hit. 1
- noun from scratch scratch wig. 1
- noun from scratch Slang. money; cash. 1
- adjective from scratch used for hasty writing, notes, etc.: scratch paper. 1
- adjective from scratch without any allowance, penalty, or handicap, as a competitor or contestant. 1
- adjective from scratch Informal. done by or dependent on chance: a scratch shot. 1
- adjective from scratch Informal. gathered hastily and indiscriminately: a scratch crew. 1
- adjective from scratch done or made from scratch: a scratch cake. 1
- idioms from scratch from scratch, from the very beginning or starting point. from nothing; without resources: After the depression he started another business from scratch. 1
- idioms from scratch up to scratch, in conformity with a certain standard; adequate; satisfactory: The local symphony orchestra has improved this year, but it is still not up to scratch. 1
- phrase from scratch If you do something from scratch, you do it without making use of anything that has been done before. 0
- noun from scratch from the very beginning 0
- noun from scratch from the start; from the very beginning 0
- noun from scratch from nothing; without resources, advantage, etc. 0
- preposition from scratch (Idiomatic) From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation. 0
- preposition from scratch (Idiomatic) From basic materials or raw ingredients. 0