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an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

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a depression scratched or carved into a surface

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a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

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a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

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dry mash for poultry

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a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

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poor handwriting

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(golf) a handicap of zero strokes; "a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"

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an indication of damage

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cause friction; "my sweater scratches"

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cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

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scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

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postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"

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remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; "Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark"

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gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"

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carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"

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