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scratch out

/skrætʃ aʊt/

/skræʧ aʊt/

Translations

scratch outverb

scratched out

Past Simple

scratched out

Past Participle

scratching out

Gerund

/skrætʃ aʊt/

/skræʧ aʊt/

He managed to scratch out a living by doing odd jobs.

Он сумел выцарапать себе жизнь, выполняя случайные работы.

She decided to scratch out the incorrect answer.

Она решила вычеркнуть неправильный ответ.

Synonyms

cross out

strike out

scratch outverb

To remove or eliminate something by scraping or rubbing.

She scratched out the incorrect answer on her test paper.

To manage to make a living or existence with difficulty.

They managed to scratch out a living by selling handmade crafts.

To write or draw something quickly and carelessly.

He scratched out a quick note before leaving the office.