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scratching
verb(scratch)to scrape or dig with the claws or nails
scratching
verb(scratch)to rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or jagged
scratching
verb(scratch)to scrape or rub lightly (as to relieve itching)
scratching
noun(scratch)an upright piece of wood that is covered with carpet and kept in a house for a pet cat to scratch
scratching
noun(scratch)the reciprocal exchange of favors, services, assistance, or praise
scratching
noun(scratch)the act or activity of scratching one's head while pondering or puzzling over something difficult to understand —used figuratively; also : confusion
scratching
adjective(scratch)difficult to understand : causing puzzlement or confusion
scratching
phrasal verb(scratch)to remove (something) from an object or surface by rubbing with a sharp edge or tool
scratching
phrasal verb(scratch)to draw a line through (something that is written down)
scratching
phrasal verb(scratch)to draw a line through (something that is written down)