scratch

Sense 1 noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Sense 2 verb

cause friction

my sweater scratches

Sense 3 noun

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Sense 4 verb

cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

Sense 5 noun

informal terms for money

Sense 6 verb

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Don't scratch your insect bites!

Sense 7 noun

a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

Sense 8 verb

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

Call off the engagement

Sense 9 noun

a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

Sense 10 verb

remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

Please strike this remark from the record

Sense 11 noun

dry mash for poultry

Sense 12 verb

gather (money or other resources) together over time

She had scraped together enough money for college

Sense 13 noun

a harsh noise made by scraping

the scrape of violin bows distracted her

Sense 14 verb

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

engrave a pen

Sense 15 noun

poor handwriting

Sense 16 noun

(golf) a handicap of zero strokes

a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course

Sense 17 noun

an indication of damage