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scratching

/ˈskɹæt͡ʃɪŋ/noun2 syllables

Scratching means: a harsh noise made by scraping.

Synonyms for scratching5

noun, as in a harsh noise made by scraping

scrape, scraping, scratch

also used for scratching

scrap, gribble

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What does scratching mean?1

noun

1

a harsh noise made by scraping“the scrape of violin bows distracted her”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with scratching?5

two syllables

catchingmatchinghatchingsnatching

three syllables

attaching
Show 40 near rhymes
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Scratching in a sentence

  • He can't stop scratching, he must have been stung by nettles.Igider
  • Stop scratching your head so much, you're getting dandruff all over me.DJ_Saidez
  • When the cat scratches, redirect her to a scratching post.Amastan
  • The sociologist has a habit of scratching his back.orcrist
  • I can hear a cat scratching at the window.CK
  • He has the habit of scratching his head.CM
  • He has a habit of scratching his back and biting his nails.CK
  • Cotton mittens will prevent the baby from scratching his own face.CM

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Forms of scratching

as a noun

plural
scratchings