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scratching

UK
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
scratching off
scratching out
scratching up

Translations

scratchingnoun
scratchings
pl
The scratching of the cat on the door was loud enough to wake everyone up.
Le grattage du chat contre la porte était assez fort pour réveiller tout le monde.
The scratching on the tabletop was clearly visible in the morning light.
Les griffures sur le plateau de la table étaient clairement visibles à la lumière du matin.
The scratching of the record player added a vintage feel to the music.
Le grattement du tourne-disque donnait une touche vintage à la musique.
Additional translations
grattons de porcSurtout au pluriel pour la spécialité culinaire.
Synonyms
scrape
scuff
mark
gash
scratch
scratchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "scratching post", "scratching sound").
The cat ignored its new scratching post.
Le chat a ignoré son nouveau poteau grattant.
Synonyms
scraping
rasping
grating
rubbing
chafing
itching
grazing
scoring
scratchverb

scratching

Gerund

scratched
Past Simple
scratched
Past Participle
scratching
Gerund
UK
/skrætʃ/
US
/skrætʃ/
gratterPour une démangeaison ou un frottement.
She scratched her arm where the mosquito had bitten her.
Elle s'est gratté le bras à l'endroit où le moustique l'avait piquée.
rayerMarquer légèrement une surface.
He accidentally scratched the car door with his keys.
Il a rayé la portière de la voiture avec ses clés.
bifferSupprimer d'une liste ou d'un plan.
They decided to scratch the last item from the agenda.
Ils ont décidé de biffer le dernier point de l'ordre du jour.
retirerSport, compétition.
The horse was scratched from the race due to an injury.
Le cheval a été retiré de la course à cause d'une blessure.
griffonnerÉcrire ou dessiner rapidement et sans soin.
He scratched a quick note on the back of an envelope.
Il a griffonné une note rapide au dos d'une enveloppe.
scratcherMusique, DJ.
He learned to scratch records like a professional turntablist.
Il a appris à scratcher des disques comme un turntabliste professionnel.
Additional translations
éraflerMarquer ou abîmer légèrement une surface.
Synonyms
scrape
scuff
mark
score
graze
scrawl
scatch
scrabble

Definitions

scratchingnoun
The act of scraping or rubbing a surface with something sharp or rough, often to relieve an itch.
The scratching of the cat on the door was loud enough to wake everyone up.
Marks or abrasions produced by something scratching a surface.
The scratching on the tabletop was clearly visible in the morning light.
A sound produced by something being scraped or rubbed against a surface.
The scratching of the record player added a vintage feel to the music.
A piece of fried pig skin eaten as a snack, usually referred to in the plural as "scratchings".
He bought a packet of pork scratchings to go with his beer.
scratchinggerund / present participle
Causing or intended for the act of scratching; that scratches.
The cat ignored its new scratching post.
Producing or characterized by a scraping or rasping sound.
A scratching noise echoed through the empty hallway.
Engaged in the action of scratching.
A scratching dog sat by the doorstep.
scratchverb
To rub or scrape a surface with something sharp or rough, often to relieve an itch.
She scratched her arm where the mosquito had bitten her.
To make a small cut or mark on a surface by scraping it with something sharp.
He accidentally scratched the car door with his keys.
To cancel or remove something from a list or plan.
They decided to scratch the last item from the agenda.
To withdraw or eliminate a competitor from a race or competition.
The horse was scratched from the race due to an injury.
To write or draw something hastily or carelessly.
He scratched a quick note on the back of an envelope.
To create the rhythmic sound effect used by DJs by rapidly moving a vinyl record back and forth while adjusting the mixer.
He learned to scratch records like a professional turntablist.
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