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scratching

scratc·hing

UK/ˈskɹæt͡ʃɪŋ/ US/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/ fairly common uk
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

(of a pain) as if caused by scraping with nails or claws

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noun

1.

a harsh noise made by scraping

  • “the scrape of violin bows distracted her”
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Phrases

  • scratching post

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