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I do all my own stunts and come away with bruises and scratches.
Gwendoline Christie

Meaning of "scratches" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCRATCHES

So called because it makes the pastern appear to be scratched.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCRATCHES

scratches  [ˈskrætʃɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCRATCHES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scratches 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 SCRATCHES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scratch

A scratch is a mark of abrasion on a surface: It may also refer to: ▪ A rather small amount of extra money ▪ Scratchings, a snack made from pork rind...

Definition of scratches in the English dictionary

The definition of scratches in the dictionary is a disease of horses characterized by dermatitis in the region of the fetlock Also called: cracked heels, mud fever.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCRATCHES


Arches
ˈɑːtʃɪz
backbenches
ˌbækˈbɛntʃɪz
bear´s-breeches
ˌbeəzˈbriːtʃɪz
breeches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
britches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
bunches
ˈbʌntʃɪz
chiz
tʃɪz
conchies
ˈkɒntʃɪz
cross-benches
ˈkrɒsˌbentʃɪz
duchies
ˈdʌtʃɪz
laches
ˈlætʃɪz
Marches
ˈmɑːtʃɪz
munchies
ˈmʌntʃɪz
reaches
ˈriːtʃɪz
riches
ˈrɪtʃɪz
trenches
ˈtrɛntʃɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCRATCHES

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCRATCHES

batten down the hatches
cartes blanches
clutches
column inches
Court of Arches
Darwin´s finches
Dutchman´s-breeches
from rags to riches
front benches
in stitches
knee breeches
nouveaux riches
Opposition benches
pull one´s punches
riding breeches
sons of bitches
the Marches
too big for one´s breeches
under hatches
World Council of Churches

Synonyms and antonyms of scratches in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SCRATCHES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «scratches» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of scratches

Translation of «scratches» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCRATCHES

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

Translator English - Chinese

划痕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rasguños
570 millions of speakers

English

scratches
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खरोंच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخدوش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

царапины
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arranhões
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

scratches এবং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rayures
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Calar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kratzer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상처
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Goresan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vết trầy xước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீறல்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओरखडे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çizikler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

graffi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zarysowania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подряпини
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zgârieturi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γρατσουνιές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skrape
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

repor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

riper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scratches

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRATCHES»

The term «scratches» is very widely used and occupies the 15.793 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRATCHES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «scratches» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «scratches» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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7 QUOTES WITH «SCRATCHES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word scratches.
1
William C. Bryant
Truth gets well if she is run over by a locomotive, while error dies of lockjaw if she scratches her finger.
2
Gwendoline Christie
I do all my own stunts and come away with bruises and scratches.
3
James Dyson
An inventor's path is chorused with groans, riddled with fist-banging and punctuated by head scratches.
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Barry McGee
For me, graffiti means making marks on surfaces using just about anything, be it markers, spray, paint, chalk, lipstick, varnish, ink. Or it can be the result of scratches and incisions. The aim is to maintain the energy created by disturbance or excitement in the street.
5
Blake Shelton
The wussiest thing a guy can do is drive a clean truck. Dents, scratches and mud - that's manly.
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Wislawa Szymborska
Life lasts but a few scratches of the claw in the sand.
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Peter Zumthor
I am convinced that a good building must be capable of absorbing the traces of human life and taking on a specific richness... I think of the patina of age on materials, of innumerable small scratches on surfaces, of varnish that has grown dull and brittle, and of edges polished by use.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCRATCHES»

Discover the use of scratches in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scratches and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chicken Scratches: Poultry Poetry and Rooster Rhymes
As adorably absurd as chickens themselves, this book of charming illustrations and laugh-out-loud funny poultry poems will appeal to anyone with a fowl sense of humor!
George Shannon, Lynn Brunelle, 2010
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Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Dents, Scratches, Tears and ...
A complete guide for car and truck owners who want to preserve a vehicle's new appearance outlines comprehensive, step-by-step cosmetic projects that cover everything from spills and scratches to dents and smells. Original.
Kris Palmer, 2011
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Scratches on a Prison Wall: A Wartime Memoir
In recording her ordeal, she brings to life the stories of her fellow prisoners, and recounts her eventual escape to the West. Scratches on a Prison Wall is a powerful testament to its author and the times in which she lived.
Luba Komar, Christine Prokop, 2009
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Scars & Scratches
Scars & Scratches is a compilation of poetry and short stories. The poems are so profound that will snatch and embrace your interests from start to finish. The stories are so inspirational that they will soothe and alleviate your soul.
Bobb Rousseau, 2007
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Let's Talk about Scratches, Scrapes, and Bug Bites
Discusses how to care for various types of scratches, scabs, and bug bites to prevent them from becoming infected.
Melanie Apel Gordon, 2000
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Odd Scratches!
The book opens and broaches some hideouts of terrorists on Busangi Island where the most wanted people as Mapelelo and his son Godson originate. Mr. and Mrs.
Mayunga N'Ntangalo, 2002
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Patches and Scratches
Sarah helps her best friend find a pet.
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, 2010
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Itches and Scratches
A series that combines exciting design, simple text, vivid photographs and lively illustrations to give readers a glimpse of some of the grossest parts and products of the human body.
Angela Royston, 2010
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Scratches and Scrapes
Alexander P. Yam is known for getting bumps and bruises all the time, thus bandages are an everyday thing in his household, in a brightly illustrated tale complete with seven colorful bandages.
Margo Linn, 2001
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Presidential Doodles: Two Centuries of Scribbles, Scratches, ...
Presents doodles and drawings of the presidents of the United States, providing insight into their preoccupations, leisure-time activities, and sense of humor.
Cabinet Magazine, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCRATCHES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scratches is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watch chilling CCTV footage recorded by mum after she fitted …
This chilling CCTV footage was recorded by a mum after she fitted a camera to find out what had caused scratches to her back door. The video showing a ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
75-Year-Old Has Double The Luck, Scratches Off 2 Winning Lottery …
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A 75-year-old Dubuque man has scratched off two winning tickets in one day. One was worth $100,000, the other $930. The Dubuque ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
3
Scratches get dressed up for postgame celebration
Blackhawks players who were scratches for Game 6 Monday got all dressed up with one place to go — the ice to celebrate the team's third Stanley Cup Final ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
4
The first Apple Watch 'scandal'? Stainless steel model scratched
Little did I know that, after just three days of using and testing it in the wild, mine would also have scratches of its own. Upon thorough inspection I found the first ... «BGR, Apr 15»
5
Defendant's face showed fresh scratches after Nichole Cable died
Clifford Redman of Monticello also told the jury that Dube showed up for work the day after the Glenburn girl was killed with fresh scratches on his face in ... «Bangor Daily News, Feb 15»
6
iPhone 6, 6 Plus owners complain of easily scratched screens
Many other forum posters followed with similar responses, saying they too found scratches after less than one week of normal use. Some compared the iPhone 6 ... «Apple Insider, Nov 14»
7
Florida woman scratches boyfriend badly in fight over bed covers …
A Florida woman breaking up with her boyfriend scratched him all over his body during a bitter argument over who could use the bed cover, police said. «New York Daily News, Oct 14»
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'Scratches' Dev Reveals 'The Case of Charles Dexter Ward'
'Scratches' Dev Reveals Official Adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft Novel, 'The ... The team behind Scratches and Serena have returned to Kickstarter, where they ... «Bloody Disgusting, Oct 14»
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Scary video: Boy escapes with only scratches after being hit by SUV
HONG KONG (CNN) — A six-year-old Hong Kong boy who was playing with Legos in the street near his family's driveway is lucky to be alive after being struck ... «wtkr.com, Aug 14»
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Gerard Baden-Clay trial: Facial injuries 'very typical' of fingernail …
A forensic medical expert says injuries on the face of accused wife killer Gerard Baden-Clay were “very typical” of fingernail scratches, a court has heard. «Brisbane Times, Jun 14»

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