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scratch in Latin

scratch in Latin is scabō, scalpō, scabo — 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 Latin

scabō
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
scalpō
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
scabō
verb
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
scabo
verb
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
annullare
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "scratch" in Latin?

"scratch" in Latin is scabō, scalpō, scabo. 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 Latin, "scratch" is scabō, scalpō, scabo.

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

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "scratch": scabō, scalpō, scabo, annullare.

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