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The correct spelling is scratching.
How to pronounce scratching
verb
IPA: /ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/
Say it like: Scr-ach-ing
The correct spelling is scratching. To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc. For example: "Could you please scratch my back?"
Usage Examples
“Could you please scratch my back?”
“I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.”
“A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
- 2.To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
- 3.To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
- 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).
noun
- 1.The act or sound of something being scratched.
- 2.A pork scratching.
- 3.Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.
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