Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Scratches.
Scratches - as a noun
An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrasion10excoriation20scrape10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lesion6wound9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A depression scratched or carved into a surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dent5incision10slit4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depression13impression14imprint11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Informal terms for money
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boodle9bread8cabbage14clams9dinero7dough10gelt5kale8lettuce9lolly8loot4lucre7moolah11pelf9shekels14simoleons11sugar6wampum15A competitor who has withdrawn from competition
A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
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scratch linestart5starting lineA harsh noise made by scraping
Example: "The scrape of violin bows distracted her"
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scrape10scraping13scratching18Poor handwriting
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cacography23scrawl11scribble14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand8handwriting19script10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
Example: "A golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"
Scratches - as a verb
Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scrape10scratch upHypernyms (Closely Related)
incise8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
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itch9rub5Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Example: "Call off the engagement"
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call offcancel10scrub9Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
Example: "Please strike this remark from the record"
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excise15expunge17strike10Gather (money or other resources) together over time
Example: "She had scraped together enough money for college"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come upscrape10scrape upHypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulate16amass7collect11compile13hoard9pile uproll upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Example: "Engrave a pen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrave11grave9inscribe12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carve10chip atHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat."
"The car had deep scratches on the side from a minor accident."
"I accidentally left some scratches on the table while moving it."
"The wooden floor was covered in scratches from the dog's nails."
"She got a few scratches on her face from falling off her bike."
Word Game Points
Is SCRATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scratches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCRATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SCRATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scratches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCRATCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SCRATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scratches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCRATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
