scratching

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/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/ English

Definitions

To 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?”
To 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.”
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).“A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.”
To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.

The act or sound of something being scratched.“We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.”
A pork scratching.
Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.