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scratched

/skɹæt͡ʃt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To make small marks or lines on a surface by dragging a sharp object across it.

    - "He scratched his initials into the tree."
    - "The cat scratched at the door."
  • Verb

    To cause damage or injury to something by rubbing or scraping.

    - "The hail storm scratched the car's paint."
    - "She scratched her arm on the fence."
Synonyms

scrattle
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scratched
atch , hatch , patch , atchment , catchment , scratchment
Variants
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Forms
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scratches, scratching

Etymology
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Old English scracan, from scraetan, to scratch, scrape, rub.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'scratch' comes from the Old English word 'scraetan', which means 'to scratch, scrape, or rub'.

  2. In the United States, it is estimated that over 11 million cars are scratched each year.

  3. The world record for the longest scratch art piece is 1,560 meters (5,115 feet) long.

Related Concepts
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  1. Graffiti: A form of public art that involves making marks, usually with spray paint or markers, on walls or other surfaces in urban environments.

  2. Scratch map: A type of travel map where countries or regions can be scratched off as they are visited.

Culture
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Scratched is a common term used in various contexts. In music, it refers to the technique of creating patterns or images on vinyl records using a needle, which is known as 'beat juggling' or 'turntablism'. In literature, it can refer to the act of writing or marking something with a pen or pencil.

How to Memorize "scratched"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine scratching a surface with a sharp object, such as a nail or a key.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scratch' with the sound of a record being played on a turntable or the feeling of rubbing a pen on paper.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'SCRATCH' to remember the definition: Scratch - To make small marks or lines on a surface.

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