scratch - Meaning in Gujarati

scratch - Meaning in Gujarati

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Definitions and Meaning of scratch in English

scratch noun

1. (golf) a handicap of zero strokes

   Example

   • "a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"
2. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
3. a depression scratched or carved into a surface
4. informal terms for money
5. a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
6. a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
7. dry mash for poultry
8. a harsh noise made by scraping

   Example

   • "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
9. poor handwriting
10. an indication of damage

scratch verb

1. cause friction

   Example

   • "my sweater scratches"
2. cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
3. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

   Examples

   • "engrave a pen"
   • "engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name"
   • "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"
4. gather (money or other resources) together over time

   Examples

   • "She had scraped together enough money for college"
   • "they scratched a meager living"
5. remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

   Examples

   • "Please strike this remark from the record"
   • "scratch that remark"
6. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

   Example

   • "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
7. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

   Examples

   • "Call off the engagement"
   • "cancel the dinner party"
   • "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
   • "we had to scrub our vacation plans"

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