Scratching
/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/
verb
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?”
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.”
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
“A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.”
Synonyms: scrattle
noun
The act or sound of something being scratched.
“We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.”
A pork scratching.
Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.