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Uncommonscotch
The correct spelling is scotch.
How to pronounce scotch
/skɒtʃ/
nounIPA: /skɒtʃ/
Say it like: Sco-ch
The correct spelling is scotch. A surface cut or abrasion. For example: "a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground"
Usage Examples
“a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground”
“The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.”
“The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A surface cut or abrasion.
- 2.A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
- 3.A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
- 4.(as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland.
- 5.Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.
verb
- 1.To cut or score; to wound superficially.
- 2.To prevent (something) from being successful.
- 3.To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
- 4.To block a wheel or other round object.
- 5.To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
adjective
- 1.Of or from Scotland; Scottish.
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