CEFR B1 — Intermediate

Scratch

Definition

(verb) to rub something, especially your skin, with your fingernails because it is itching or to make a rough mark on a surface by rubbing it with something sharp; (noun) a mark or shallow cut on a surface or skin caused by such rubbing.

Example Sentences

1She scratched her arm because of the mosquito bite.

2Can you scratch my back where I have an itch?

3The cat scratched the furniture with its sharp claws.

4If you scratch the surface of the painting, you might damage it.

5There are scratch marks on the wall from the movers' equipment.

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