ALL meanings of scratches
scratch·es
S s - noun scratches Old Scratch; Satan. 1
- verb with object scratches 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 scratches 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 scratches to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. 1
- verb with object scratches to rub or draw along a rough, grating surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk. 1
- verb with object scratches 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 scratches to withdraw (an entry) from a race or competition. 1
- verb with object scratches 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 scratches to write or draw by scraping or cutting the lines into a surface: She scratched her initials on the glass. 1
- verb with object scratches to manipulate (a phonograph record) back and forth under the stylus to produce rhythmic sounds. 1
- verb without object scratches to use the nails, claws, etc., for tearing, digging, etc. 1
- verb without object scratches to relieve itching by rubbing or scraping lightly, as with the fingernails. 1
- verb without object scratches to make a slight grating noise, as a pen. 1
- verb without object scratches 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- verb without object scratches to withdraw or be withdrawn from a contest or competition. 1
- verb without object scratches (in certain card games) to make no score; earn no points. 1
- verb without object scratches Billiards, Pool. to make a shot that results in a penalty, especially to pocket the cue ball without hitting the object ball. 1
- adjective scratches used for hasty writing, notes, etc.: scratch paper. 1
- adjective scratches without any allowance, penalty, or handicap, as a competitor or contestant. 1
- adjective scratches Informal. done by or dependent on chance: a scratch shot. 1
- adjective scratches Informal. gathered hastily and indiscriminately: a scratch crew. 1
- adjective scratches done or made from scratch: a scratch cake. 1
- idioms scratches from scratch, from the very beginning or starting point. from nothing; without resources: After the depression he started another business from scratch. 1
- idioms scratches 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
- noun scratches a disease of horses characterized by dermatitis in the region of the fetlock 0