Definitions
1.verbTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc."Could you please scratch my back?"
2.verbTo rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching."I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck."
3.verbTo mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun)."A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."
4.verbTo cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.
5.verbTo produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).
6.verbTo commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table."Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table."
7.verbTo score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.
8.verbTo write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
9.verbTo dig or excavate with the claws."Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."
10.verbTo dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure."The cat scratched the little girl."
11.nounThe act or sound of something being scratched."We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in."
12.nounA pork scratching.
13.nounRecord scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.