scratched

/skɹæt͡ʃt/

verb

1
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
“Could you please scratch my back?”
2
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
“I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.”
3
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
“A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.”
4
To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.
5
To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).
6
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.”
7
To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.
8
To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
9
To dig or excavate with the claws.
“Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow.”
10
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.
“The cat scratched the little girl.”

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