verb

1. 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?”

2. 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.”

3. 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

1. The act or sound of something being scratched.

   “We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.”

2. A pork scratching.

3. Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.