scratching

Definition of scratching in English English dictionary: Present participle of to scratch; Though useful, this is not seen very often A blade handle is handed to the rower in front, who then takes strokes with the spoon as close to the hull of the boat as possible This moves the boat sideways (as towards a raft) without much forward or backward movement Only boats with at least four oars can scratch, obviously; Sound Production and Manipulation; a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"; With the action of scratching; (of a pain) as if caused by scraping with nails or claws; (v) The process of manually moving a record back and forth against the record needle to create a specific sound effect One of a dee jay's basic tools; {i} act of scraping; act of making a small cut; act of scraping with the fingernails to relieve an itch; act of making a grating sound; act of scribbling; process of obtaining with difficulty; act of deleting; mechanical disturbance of a rubbing surface with definite surface roughness in line with motion, but no progressive surface deteriorization due to debris; Your bird bows its head to you; this translates to: "Please scratch me" The bird pushes you gently with its head still bowed: "Hey, I said scratch me, now!!!"; Flying low, close to the ground in hope of hooking a thermal Can be dangerous
scratching post: A wooden post, wrapped in a piece of carpet (or similar material), on which a domestic cat is encouraged to scratch (rather than on the furniture)
scratching posts: plural form of scratching post
scratching oneself: scraping oneself, scrubbing oneself
scratch: To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation
I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.
scratch: An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation
The dog sat up and had a good scratch.
scratch: Hastily assembled; put together in a hurry or from disparate elements
Bluecoats began crossing the James on June 14 and next day two corps approached Petersburg, which was held by Beauregard with a scratch force of 2,500.
scratch: Constructed from whatever materials are to hand
scratch: A technical error of touching or surpassing the starting mark prior to the official start signal in the sporting events of long jump, discus, hammer throw, shot put, and similar. Originally the starting mark was a scratch on the ground but is now a board or precisely indicated mark
scratch: To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching)
scratch: To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table
Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table.
scratch: For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work
This is scratch paper, so go ahead and scribble whatever you want on it.
scratch: Relating to a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary use
scratch: Money
He and Bruce cooked up a script together, and Bruce flew home to raise the scratch.
scratch: A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground)
scratch: A foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table
scratch: To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun)
A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.
scratch: Of a standard high enough to play without a handicap, i.e. to compete without the benefit of a variation in scoring based on ability
scratch: an indication of damage cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
scratch: {n} a very slight wound
scratch: {v} to rub with the nails write badly, mark out lines
back scratching: scratching someone's back; doing someone a favor (especially for a favor in return)
back-scratching: the act of doing nice things for someone in order to get something in return
scratch: informal terms for money
scratch: Actual score, without a handicap added
scratch: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
scratch: 1) A descriptive term meaning "temporary" 2) A scratch vocal is a vocal done during a basic recording session to help the musicians play their parts At a later date the final vocal track is overdubbed 3) The action of a musician or disc jockey quickly moving a record back and forth with a phono cartridge reproducing the stylus motion to create a rhythm pattern of sound
scratch: To write or draw hastily or awkwardly
scratch: A break in the surface of a thing made by scratching, or by rubbing with anything pointed or rough; a slight wound, mark, furrow, or incision
scratch: To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow
scratch: To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game
scratch: To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc
scratch: A foul in pool, where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table (some versions, in order to avoid scratching, require the cue ball to touch a rail after contacting another ball)
scratch: A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching
scratch: If you only scratch the surface of a subject or problem, you find out or do a small amount, but not enough to understand or solve it. Officials say they've only scratched the surface of the drug problem We had only two weeks to tour Malaysia, which was hardly enough time to scratch the surface
scratch: {f} scrape, rub; make a small cut or laceration; scrape with the fingernails to relieve an itch; make a grating sound; scribble, scrawl; achieve or obtain with difficulty; delete, cross out
scratch: The simplest race First one to the finish line wins
scratch: Actual score, without a handicap added Bowling without the benefit of handicap
scratch: To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving; a scratch(noun)
scratch: {i} scrape, abrasion; cut, small laceration; grating sound produced by scratching; scrawl, scribble; score of zero; starting line for a race; cash, money (Slang)
scratch: an indication of damage
scratch: If you do something from scratch, you do it without making use of anything that has been done before. Building a home from scratch can be both exciting and challenging
scratch: A memory region or a file used by a program as a place to keep work in progress Many Screen RIPs and conversion products use scratch files during processing
scratch: Without benefit of handicap; actual score
scratch: To remove, ignore or delete
scratch: To cancel by drawing one or more lines through, as the name of a candidate upon a ballot, or of a horse in a list; hence, to erase; to efface; often with out
scratch: A linear grove which damages the base or sensitized side of the film and which is usually caused by mechanical means Scratches in the base generally appear as black lines when observed in a reader, but they have a clear appearance, except for dirt accumulation, when observed with a viewer Scratches in the emulsion may appear light when viewed on a reader, but may appear dark or clear when viewed with the unaided eye Dark lines in the emulsion are caused by scratches occurring prior to developing, while clear lines are generally caused by scratches occurring after development
scratch: If you say that someone or something is not up to scratch, you mean that they are not good enough. My mother always made me feel I wasn't coming up to scratch
scratch: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
scratch: A line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch
scratch: {s} used for quick writing (such as "scratch pad"); made from scratch; (Slang) done by chance
scratch: If a sharp object scratches someone or something, it makes small shallow cuts on their skin or surface. The branches tore at my jacket and scratched my hands and face Knives will scratch the worktop
scratch: when a musher is out of the race because of dog or personal problems
scratch: from scratchpad, describes a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes; one that can be scribbled on without loss. Usually in the combining forms scratch memory, scratch register, scratch disk, scratch tape, scratch volume, scratch space. See also scratch monkey
scratch: To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable, by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader. See scratching
scratch: poor handwriting
scratch: A shot which scores by chance and not as intended by the player; a fluke
scratch: (from an event) withdraw an entry from competition
scratch: A kind of wig covering only a portion of the head
scratch: A deep line or groove in a coin caused by contact with a sharp or rough object (much more dramatic than a hairline)
scratch: a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch: 1 zero handicap, no handicap strokes deducted 2 a player with (approximately) a 0 handicap Example: 1 The tournament was played at scratch 2 Jill was a scratch player from the regular men's tees
scratch: cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
scratch: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
scratch: If you say that someone is scratching their head, you mean that they are thinking hard and trying to solve a problem or puzzle. The Institute spends a lot of time scratching its head about how to boost American productivity
scratch: Made, done, or happening by chance; arranged with little or no preparation; determined by circumstances; haphazard; as, a scratch team; a scratch crew for a boat race; a scratch shot in billiards
scratch: Also called a gouge or dig This artifact is defined as a long, transparent, linear defect that affects the contrast performance It is typically specified by the width and the length of the artifact
scratch: A shallow cut or narrow groove in the flooring surface A line or furrow made in the flooring surface by rasping or rubbing with a pointed or jagged object
scratch: If you scratch yourself, you rub your fingernails against your skin because it is itching. He scratched himself under his arm The old man lifted his cardigan to scratch his side I had to wear long sleeves to stop myself scratching
scratch: A player without handicap meaning that he can complete the course on par
scratch: Minute, but tender and troublesome, excoriations, covered with scabs, upon the heels of horses which have been used where it is very wet or muddy
scratch: In various sports, the line from which the start is made, except in the case of contestants receiving a distance handicap
scratch: dry mash for poultry
scratch: To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches
scratch: To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like
scratch: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
scratch: A linear indentation normally seen as a fine white line, curved or straight
scratch: In optical observations, a surface mark with a large length-to-width ratio
scratch: To withdraw from an event after having declared an intention to participate Some meets have scratch deadlines and specific scratch rules that, if not observed, may disqualify a swimmer from events, a meet session, or the balance of the meet
scratch: Scratches on someone or something are small shallow cuts. The seven-year-old was found crying with scratches on his face and neck
scratch: a player with a 0 handicap Example: "Joshua has been a scratch golfer since he was 18 years old "
scratch: Old Scratch Scrat, the house-demon of the North (Icelandic, scratti, an imp ) (See Deuce, Nick , etc )
“scratching: Sound Production and Manipulation
“scratching: (v) The process of manually moving a record back and forth against the record needle to create a specific sound effect One of a dee jay's basic tools
“scratching: mechanical disturbance of a rubbing surface with definite surface roughness in line with motion, but no progressive surface deteriorization due to debris
“scratching: Though useful, this is not seen very often A blade handle is handed to the rower in front, who then takes strokes with the spoon as close to the hull of the boat as possible This moves the boat sideways (as towards a raft) without much forward or backward movement Only boats with at least four oars can scratch, obviously
“scratching: Flying low, close to the ground in hope of hooking a thermal Can be dangerous
“scratching: Your bird bows its head to you; this translates to: "Please scratch me" The bird pushes you gently with its head still bowed: "Hey, I said scratch me, now!!!"
“scratching: (of a pain) as if caused by scraping with nails or claws
“scratching: scrape: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"