scratch

adjective

  • Made quickly or from whatever materials are available.
  • Not finished or perfect yet.

verb

  • To rub a surface with your nails or claws to relieve an itch.
  • To make a mark on a surface with something sharp.
  • To cross out something written.
  • To dig or scrape with claws or nails.
  • To write quickly or messily.

noun

  • A mark or cut on a surface made by scratching.
  • An act of scratching the skin to make an itch feel better.
  • A line made in the ground to show where a race starts.
  • Money.
  • A type of music from the Virgin Islands.


Sentences

  • Be careful not to scratch your skin when playing outside.
  • I scratch my name in the sand at the beach.
  • The dog likes to scratch behind its ears.
  • If you scratch a bug bite, it will get worse.
  • I scratch my arm when I feel ticklish.

Word Explanation:

  • To scratch is to use your nails to rub your skin. You might scratch when you have an itch or when you want to make a mark on something.

Word in hindi

खरोंच (kharonch)

kharonch

Other variations in hindi

  • खरोंच (kharonch) kharonch
  • खुरच (khurach) khurach

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'scratch' mean?

The word 'scratch' means to make a mark or a small cut on a surface, usually with something sharp. It can also mean to rub your skin with your nails.

How do you pronounce 'scratch'?

You pronounce 'scratch' like this: skrach. It rhymes with 'catch'.

What is the origin of the word 'scratch'?

The word 'scratch' comes from an old word that means to scrape or to make a mark. It has been used in English for a long time!

What is the meaning of 'scratch' in Hindi?

The word 'scratch' in Hindi is 'खरोंच' (Kharōnch).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that cats scratch to keep their claws sharp and healthy?

Proverb

A scratch can lead to a story, meaning every little mark has a tale to tell.

Quote

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker

Mini blog:

The Itchy Adventure!

Have you ever felt a little itch? That’s when you might want to scratch! Just like a little puppy who scratches behind its ears when it feels tickly.

Scratching can feel good, but remember, it’s important to be gentle! If you scratch too hard, you might hurt yourself.

So, next time you feel that itch, take a deep breath and scratch softly. And if it doesn’t go away, maybe it’s time to ask a grown-up for help!

Just like in a fun story, every little scratch can lead to a new adventure! Happy scratching, friends!