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Meaning of "scratchcard" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCRATCHCARD

scratchcard  [ˈskrætʃˌkɑːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCRATCHCARD

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Scratchcard is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCRATCHCARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

scratchcard

Scratchcard

A scratchcard is a small card, often made of thin paper-based card for competitions and plastic to conceal PINs, where one or more areas contain concealed information which can be revealed by scratching off an opaque covering. Applications include cards sold for gambling, free-of-charge cards for quizzes, fraudulent free cards encouraging calls to premium rate phone services, and to conceal confidential information such as PINs for telephone calling cards and other prepaid services. In some cases the entire scratchable area needs to be scratched to see whether a prize has been won—the card is printed either to be a winner or not—or to reveal the secret code; the result does not depend upon what portions are scratched off. In other cases, some but not all areas have to be scratched; this may apply in a quiz, where the area corresponding to the right answer is scratched, or in some gambling applications where, depending on which areas are scratched, the card wins or loses. In these cases the card becomes invalid if too many areas are scratched. After losing one can scratch all areas to see if, how, and what one could have won with this card.

Definition of scratchcard in the English dictionary

The definition of scratchcard in the dictionary is a ticket that reveals whether or not the holder is eligible for a prize when the surface is removed by scratching.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCRATCHCARD


card
kɑːd
datacard
ˈdeɪtəˌkɑːd
discard
dɪsˈkɑːd
filecard
ˈfaɪlˌkɑːd
filmcard
ˈfɪlmˌkɑːd
Jacquard
ˈdʒækɑːd
MasterCard
ˈmɑːstəˌkɑːd
microcard
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkɑːd
notecard
ˈnəʊtˌkɑːd
phonecard
ˈfəʊnˌkɑːd
photocard
ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɑːd
picture-postcard
ˈpɪktʃə ˈpəʊstˌkɑːd
postcard
ˈpəʊstˌkɑːd
racecard
ˈreɪsˌkɑːd
railcard
ˈreɪlˌkɑːd
scorecard
ˈskɔːˌkɑːd
stereocard
ˈstɛrɪəʊˌkɑːd
storecard
ˈstɔːˌkɑːd
timecard
ˈtaɪmˌkɑːd
undercard
ˈʌndəˌkɑːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCRATCHCARD

scratch sheet
scratch tape
scratch test
scratch together
scratch video
scratchback
scratchboard
scratchbuild
scratchbuilder
scratchbuilt
scratcher
scratches
scratchie
scratchily
scratchiness
scratching
scratchingly
scratchless
scratchplate
scratchy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCRATCHCARD

birthday card
business card
Christmas card
credit card
debit card
e-card
flash card
graphics card
ID card
master card
memory card
Picard
play the race card
report card
smart card
store card
trading card
voter registration card
wild card
wild-card

Synonyms and antonyms of scratchcard in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scratchcard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCRATCHCARD

Find out the translation of scratchcard to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scratchcard from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scratchcard» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

刮刮卡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

scratchcard
570 millions of speakers

English

scratchcard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

scratchcard
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

scratchcard
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

скретчкартах
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

raspadinha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ক্রার্চ কার্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

à gratter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scratchcard
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rubbellos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スクラッチカード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

scratchcard
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scratchcard
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scratchcard
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

scratchcard
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्रॅच कार्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kazı kazan kartı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gratta e vinci
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Zdrapka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

скретчкартах
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lozuri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ξυστό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kras
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skrap
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skrapelodd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scratchcard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRATCHCARD»

The term «scratchcard» is regularly used and occupies the 105.368 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRATCHCARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scratchcard

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCRATCHCARD»

Discover the use of scratchcard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scratchcard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Problem Gambling in Europe: Challenges, Prevention, and ...
The first study into the prevalence of scratchcard gambling and correlates of at- risk gambling was done in the first year of introduction of scratchcards (Hendriks, Meerkerk, van Oers & Garretsen 1997). This study (n=4,497 scratchcard players)  ...
Gerhard Meyer, Tobias Hayer, Mark Griffiths, 2009
2
Women, Pleasure and the Gambling Experience
ways in which a number of the women had fitted scratchcard play into their usual National Lottery playing routine. For the women interviewed who regularly purchased scratchcards (Wendy, Diane and Barbara), the decision to do so was  ...
Ms Emma Casey, 2012
3
The Sociology of Gambling
117 He further speculated that pathological scratchcard gambling could also be a consequence of sociological influences. It could either represent a temporary fad or, owing to the greater availability and wider social acceptance of gambling ...
Mikal J. Aasved, 2003
4
Commercial Law Concentrate: Law Revision and Study Guide
Facts C purchased a Sunday newspaper containing a scratchcard game relating to a competition being held the following week in the Daily Mirror. The scratchcard told readers to refer to the Daily Mirror for the full rules and how to claim.
Eric Baskind, 2013
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Two Old Fools - Olé!
Claim the prize for our scratchcard because Spain wonthe World Cup. We queued atthe Carrefour Customer Care counter, winning scratchcard inhand. “ Good morning. We've cometoclaim our prize becauseSpain won theWorld Cup,” Isaid.
Victoria Twead, 2014
6
The New Integrated Direct Marketing
It is possible to run such contests legally (for example, certain national ' scratchcard' promotions at £1 per ticket) but only if a proportion of the takings is donated to charity - 'avoidance' schemes become very complex. So why is running a lottery ...
Mike Berry, 1998
7
Love Steals Us From Loneliness
MAGS: I'd been through the house like a robber and turned up maybe eighty pence in change But then I found a scratchcard Lee'd given me Mother's Day And it only went and turned out to be a winner. But then there's nowhere open I can ...
Gary Owen, 2010
8
Gaming in Online Casinos:
The generic scratchcard requires the player to match three of the same prize amounts. If this is accomplished, they win that amount. Other scratchcards involve matching symbols, pictures or words. Scratchcards are a very popular form of ...
Nicolae Sfetcu, 2014
9
Course Notes: Contract Law
The Daily Mirror was holding a competition the following week in which the scratchcard could be used. The claimant believed he had won £50,000 when, the following week, he bought a Daily Mirror newspaper and in accordance with the ...
Daniel Rahnavard, 2013
10
Game Preview:
The generic scratchcard requires the player to match three of the same prize amounts. If this is accomplished, they win that amount. Other scratchcards involve matching symbols, pictures or words. Scratchcards are a very popular form of ...
Nicolae Sfetcu, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCRATCHCARD»

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Newquay couple planning dream wedding after £100k scratchcard win
A Newquay couple are planning their dream wedding after winning £100,000 - on a National Lottery scratchcard. Lifeguard Mark Tyson, 34, and his fiancé, ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Westbury grounds worker scoops £80000 jackpot on a scratchcard
Self-employeed grounds worker John Biro is trying to keep his feet firmly on the ground after scooping the £80,000 top prize on a National Lottery Scratchcard. «The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, Jun 15»
3
Weetabix factory cleaner wins £100000 on Lotto scratchcard
But despite cashing in from the Triple Payout National Lottery scratchcard, Elfriede said she refuses to hang up her mop and plans to continue her job as a ... «Northamptonshire Telegraph, Apr 15»
4
Irvine woman's delight at finding £250k winning scratchcard in her …
An Irvine woman has scooped a quarter of a million pounds from a scratchcard. Linda Cain, 59, carried the golden ticket around in her bag for two weeks before ... «Scottish Daily Record, Apr 15»
5
Shop assistant left 'stunned' after £80k scratchcard win
A lucky shop assistant is celebrating a leap onto the property ladder after winning £80,000 on a scratchcard. Can Yildiz said he was 'stunned' when he won the ... «East London and West Essex Guardian Series, Apr 15»
6
EastEnders to air a feel-good scratchcard win storyline
One lucky character will win a seven-figure sum on a scratchcard and will throw a huge party at the Queen Vic to celebrate, The Mirror reports. Jessie Wallace as ... «Digital Spy UK, Mar 15»
7
Local couple scoop £250000 on scratchcard
“I asked for a number 5 Scratchcard, which turned out to be a Celebration Scratchcard, I paid for it and went out to the car to scratch it. “After revealing a diamond ... «Ballymena Times, Feb 15»
8
VIDEO: Doncaster hotel worker wins £1million on scratchcard
Merry Millionaire scratchcard winner Richard Carr, from Doncaster, was unveiled by lottery organisers Camelot at the Campanile Hotel today. «Doncaster Today, Jan 15»
9
Couple from village near Bristol win £1 million on Lottery scratchcard
A COUPLE from North Somerset are celebrating the best ever start to the New Year – after winning £1million on a lottery scratchcard. Tina and David Chase, ... «Bristol Post, Jan 15»
10
Strabane couple win £100000 on National Lottery Scratchcard
Scaffolder Shane, who works with local company P. O'Neill Building Services, recalls how he purchased the winning scratchcard on December 20 at the Spar ... «Derry Journal, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Scratchcard [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/scratchcard>. Apr 2024 ».
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