scratch

US /skrætʃ/

UK /skrætʃ/

B1

verb

  • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • To make a small cut or mark on a surface

noun

  • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
  • A small cut or mark on a surface

Examples

I've got some nasty scratches on my legs.

The table had been badly scratched.