Scratch
nnoun.statean abraded area where the skin is torn or worn offSynset:abrasion excoriation scrape
Derivationally Related Form:scratchabradescratchyexcoriatescrape
Hypernyms:lesion wound
Inherited Hypernyms:abrasionwoundinjuryill healthpathological statephysical conditionconditionstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:grazerope burn
Full Hyponyms:grazerope burn
nnoun.shapea depression scratched or carved into a surfaceSynset:dent incision prick slit
Derivationally Related Form:dentprickslitincisivescratchincise
Hypernyms:depression impression imprint
Inherited Hypernyms:incisiondepressionconcave shapesolidshapeattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:scorescotch
nnoun.possessioninformal terms for moneySynset:boodle bread cabbage clams dinero dough gelt kale lettuce lolly loot lucre moolah pelf shekels simoleons sugar wampum
Derivationally Related Form:cabbage
Hypernyms:money
Inherited Hypernyms:boodlemoneymedium of exchangestandardsystem of measurementmeasureabstractionentity
nnoun.persona competitor who has withdrawn from competitionHypernyms:challenger competition competitor contender rival
Inherited Hypernyms:scratchrivalcontestantpersoncausal agentphysical entityentity
Inherited Hypernyms:scratchrivalcontestantpersonorganismliving thingwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.locationa line indicating the location of the start of a race or a gameSynset:scratch line start starting line
Hypernyms:line
Inherited Hypernyms:startlinemarkindicationcommunicationabstractionentity
nnoun.fooddry mash for poultrySynset:chicken feed
Hypernyms:mash
Inherited Hypernyms:chicken feedmashfeedfoodsubstancematterphysical entityentity
nnoun.eventa harsh noise made by scrapingSynset:scrape scraping scratching
Examples:- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
Derivationally Related Form:scratchy
Hypernyms:noise
Inherited Hypernyms:scrapenoisesoundhappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.communicationpoor handwritingSynset:cacography scrawl scribble
Derivationally Related Form:scrawlscribble
Hypernyms:hand handwriting script
Inherited Hypernyms:scribblehandwritingwritingwritten communicationcommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:chicken scratchsquiggle
Full Hyponyms:chicken scratchsquiggle
nnoun.attribute(golf) a handicap of zero strokesTopic:golfgolf game
Examples:- a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course
Hypernyms:handicap
Inherited Hypernyms:scratchhandicapadvantageassetqualityattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.attributean indication of damageSynset:mark scar scrape
Derivationally Related Form:scrapemarkscarscratch
Hypernyms:blemish defect mar
Inherited Hypernyms:scratchblemishappearancequalityattributeabstractionentity
vverb.contactcause frictionSynset:chafe fray fret rub
Derivationally Related Form:scratchrubbingchafe
Hypernyms:adjoin contact meet touch
Inherited Hypernyms:rubtouch
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something ---s somebody | Something is ---ing PP
vverb.contactcut the surface of; wear away the surface ofSynset:scrape scratch up
Derivationally Related Form:scrapescratcherscratch
Hypernyms:incise
Inherited Hypernyms:scratchincisecutseparatemove
Direct Hyponyms:clawscuff
Full Troponyms:clapperclawclawscuff
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.perceptionscrape or rub as if to relieve itchingSynset:itch rub
Examples:- Don't scratch your insect bites!
Derivationally Related Form:itchscratchrubscratcher
Hypernyms:irritate
Inherited Hypernyms:rubirritateworsenchange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.socialpostpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduledSynset:call off cancel scrub
Examples:- Call off the engagement
- cancel the dinner party
- we had to scrub our vacation plans
- scratch that meeting--the chair is ill
Derivationally Related Form:cancellation
Inherited Hypernyms:cancel
Entailment:schedule
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactremove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a lineSynset:excise expunge strike
Examples:- Please strike this remark from the record
- scratch that remark
Derivationally Related Form:expunctionexpungingexcision
Hypernyms:cancel delete
Inherited Hypernyms:strikedeleteremove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.contactgather (money or other resources) together over timeSynset:come up scrape scrape up
Examples:- She had scraped together enough money for college
- they scratched a meager living
Hypernyms:accumulate amass collect compile hoard pile up roll up
Inherited Hypernyms:scraperoll upstorekeephave
Direct Hyponyms:nickel-and-dime
Full Troponyms:nickel-and-dime
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s PP (apply to: come up)
vverb.contactcarve, cut, or etch into a material or surfaceSynset:engrave grave inscribe
Examples:- engrave a pen
- engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
- the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
Derivationally Related Form:engraver
Hypernyms:carve chip at
Inherited Hypernyms:scratchcarvecutseparatemove
Direct Hyponyms:character
Full Troponyms:character
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something