Meaning & Definition of word "Scratching"

Scratching

/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/

1. An act or instance of scratching.
- Example: There was a scratching at the door that made everyone look up.
2. A mark or injury made by scratching.
- Example: The scratching on the table was left by the cat's claws.

1. The action of scraping or digging into a surface with a sharp or pointed object.
- Example: She was scratching the surface of the paper to reveal the hidden message.
2. To use one's fingernails or claws to relieve an itch.
- Example: He kept scratching his arm after the mosquito bite.
3. To cancel or delete something, especially from a list.
- Example: They are scratching the last item from the agenda for today's meeting.

Derived from the verb 'scratch', meaning to scrape or rub a surface with a sharp object.

scratch the surface:

To deal with a subject only superficially.

itch and scratch:

To feel a strong desire to do something, or to have an itch that needs to be scratched.

scratch your back:

To help someone with the expectation that they will help you in return.

scratch:

To score a surface with a sharp or pointed object.

scraper:

A tool or implement used for scraping.

scrape:

To remove something from a surface by rubbing it with a rough material.

Meaning: To earn money quickly or through dubious means.

Example Sentence: He's been scratching together some cash for the weekend.

Meaning: To cancel or withdraw from something.

Example Sentence: I had to scratch my plans for the concert.