Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: scratch
IPA transcription: [skɹ'ætʃ]
Pronunciations of scratch
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation
    Meaning: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch
    Meaning: cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
  • Synonyms: scratch, scrape, scratch_up
    Meaning: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  • Synonyms: rub, scratch, itch
    Meaning: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
Usage examples
  • "No, I guess I'll first scratch you.
  • An unexpected scratch denotes surprise.
  • "I'm going to scratch as much as I like!"
  • Silk is not as soft as cotton and will scratch.
  • And she seized him like a fury, and tried to scratch out his eyes.
  • "You saved my life by not letting the bear scratch off all my bark."
  • God big fella marster belong white man, He scratch ’m head belong Him.
  • In such a melee as then followed, that trooper was lucky indeed who escaped without a scratch.
  • But it's five hours yet till the time, and I'm afraid she'll stand me up when it comes to the scratch."
  • Mercedes, who will detest you if you have only the misfortune to scratch the skin of her dearly beloved Edmond!"
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hamlet, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cat, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Three Laws of Robotics, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Glasses, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Watchmen, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William the Conqueror, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording OpenBSD, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Mourning dove, License CC BY-SA 4.0