scratch in Dutch
scratch in Dutch is krabben, krassen, krabbelen — scratch means to rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
scratch in Dutch
krabben
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
krassen
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
krassen
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
krabbelen
To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
What does "scratch" mean?
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verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
"The cat scratched at the door to be let out."
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noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
"There's a deep scratch on the car door."
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verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
"The favorite was scratched from the race the night before."
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noun Informal term for money, especially cash.
"He didn't have enough scratch to cover the bill."
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scratch in a sentence
- The cat scratched at the door to be let out.
- He scratched his initials into the desk.
- There's a deep scratch on the car door.
- The favorite was scratched from the race the night before.
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What is "scratch" in Dutch?
"scratch" in Dutch is krabben, krassen, krabbelen. scratch means: To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
How do you use "scratch" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat scratched at the door to be let out." In Dutch, "scratch" is krabben, krassen, krabbelen.
Are there other ways to say "scratch" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "scratch": krabben, krassen, krabbelen.
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