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scratch in Irish

scratch in Irish is scríob, tochais, cuir ar ceal — 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 Irish

scríob
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
tochais
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
cuir ar ceal
verb
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.

What does "scratch" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
    "There's a deep scratch on the car door."
  3. verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
    "The favorite was scratched from the race the night before."
  4. 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 Irish?

"scratch" in Irish is scríob, tochais, cuir ar ceal. 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 Irish, "scratch" is scríob, tochais, cuir ar ceal.

Are there other ways to say "scratch" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "scratch": scríob, tochais, cuir ar ceal.

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