scratching
0 antonyms and opposites of scratching, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act or sound of dragging something across a surface, especially to relieve an itch.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “scratching” mean?
The word “scratching” means the act or sound of dragging something across a surface, especially to relieve an itch. In plain terms, the act or sound of scratching, or the turntable technique used in hip hop.
How do you pronounce “scratching”?
“Scratching” is pronounced SKRAT-shihng (/ˈskɹæt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scratching” in a sentence?
Here is “scratching” used in a sentence: “The scratching at the window turned out to be a branch.”
What part of speech is “scratching”?
“Scratching” is a noun.
Is “scratching” a common word?
“Scratching” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scratching” have?
“Scratching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or sound of dragging something across a surface, especially to relieve an itch.
What is the difference between scratching and scratching (DJ technique)?
The everyday sense of scratching refers to dragging something across a surface, often to relieve an itch, producing a rough sound or mark. The DJ sense refers to a distinct musical technique of manually moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable to create rhythmic sound effects, unrelated to itching.
Why do DJs use scratching in music?
DJs use scratching to manually manipulate a vinyl record's playback, creating percussive, rhythmic sound effects that can't be achieved by simply playing a track normally. It became a signature technique in hip-hop and turntablism performances.
Is scratching always associated with itching?
No. While scratching commonly describes relieving an itch by dragging fingers or an object across skin, the word also covers any dragging motion across a surface, including its specialized use in DJ culture for manipulating records.