scuff

UK
/skʌf/
US
/skʌf/

Translations

scuffnoun
scuffs
pl
UK
/skʌf/
US
/skʌf/
There was a scuff on the table after the move.
Il y avait une éraflure sur la table après le déménagement.
Additional translations
pantoufleSens australien et néo-zélandais.
rayureSur une surface, notamment sur un meuble, un sol ou une chaussure.
Synonyms
scuffverb
scuffed
Past Simple
scuffed
Past Participle
scuffing
Gerund
UK
/skʌf/
US
/skʌf/
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Il a éraflé ses chaussures sur le trottoir.
traîner les pieds
She scuffed along the hallway in the dark.
Elle a traîné les pieds dans le couloir dans le noir.
Additional translations
raterAu sport, pour une frappe ou un tir mal touché.
scuffadjective
Used attributively, especially in compounds, to describe something that prevents or resists scuffs (e.g., "scuff protection", "scuff-resistant").
résistant aux érafluresSe dit d’un matériau ou d’une pièce conçue pour éviter les marques d’usure.
These boots have a scuff-resistant finish.
Ces bottes ont une finition résistante aux éraflures.

Definitions

scuffnoun
A mark or scratch on a surface caused by scraping or rubbing.
The new shoes had a scuff on the toe after just one day of wear.
A worn or abraded spot on a surface, especially on a shoe or floor.
The scuff on the hardwood floor was noticeable after moving the furniture.
Australian & NZ: A casual backless slipper or house shoe.
He slipped on a scuff before heading to the porch.
scuffverb
To scrape or rub a surface with one's foot or an object, causing damage or marks.
He scuffed his shoes on the rough pavement.
To walk without lifting the feet properly, often dragging them along the ground.
She scuffed along the hallway, too tired to pick up her feet.
Sports: To mishit or misplay (a ball, shot, or stroke), making poor contact.
The striker scuffed his shot wide of the goal.
scuffadjective
Designed to resist scuffing or intended to protect against scuffs.
These boots feature a scuff toe cap for extra durability.