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Itches

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scratchnounTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
rubverb(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
urgenounA strong desire; an itch to do something.
scabiesnoun(pathology) An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.
longingsnounAn earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
piquesverb(transitive) To excite (someone) to action, especially by causing jealousy, resentment, etc.; also, to stimulate (an emotion or feeling, especially curiosity or interest).
scratchesnoun(pathology) Synonym of pastern dermatitis.
spadesnoun(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♠.
stealsnoun(baseball, informal) The number of stolen bases by a baserunner.
stingsnounA puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
yensnounA strong desire, urge, or yearning.
scratchingverbThe act or sound of something being scratched.
itch mitenounSarcoptes scabiei, a parasitic arthropod that burrows into the skin and causes scabies.
itchy feetnoun(idiomatic) A strong desire to travel; wanderlust.
ticklesnounThe act of tickling.
scratchinessnounThe property of feeling scratchy.
scratchy(chiefly of a sore throat) Irritating; itchy.
eczemanoun(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.
pricklesnoun(Ulster) gooseflesh
scratchedverbProduced by scratching.

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