'scratch' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'scratch' with 20 example sentences.

scratch noun

: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

: a depression scratched or carved into a surface

: informal terms for money

: a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

: a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

: dry mash for poultry

: a harsh noise made by scraping

: poor handwriting

: (golf) a handicap of zero strokes

: an indication of damage

scratch verb

: cause friction

: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

: postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

: remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

: gather (money or other resources) together over time

: carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

We're starting from scratch.

Bears often scratch their backs on tree trunks.

Where did you get that scratch on your cheek?

I can hear a cat scratching at the window.

The doctor said you shouldn't scratch your wounds.

Be careful not to scratch the furniture.

I want to scratch my nose.

He has the habit of scratching his head.

I asked him if he would scratch my back.

You've just scratched the surface.

Cotton mittens will prevent the baby from scratching her own face.

My cat likes it when I scratch her behind the ears.

I'm not going to buy that disc. It's scratched.

I made it from scratch.

She's scratching her hand.

The sociologist has a habit of scratching his back.

Perform an experiment in creating a country from scratch.

The chickens were scratching for food on the ground.

Dan created his company from scratch.

The boy scratched his ear.

Words related to 'scratch'

scrape claw rub