[{"word":"scratching","phonetic":"/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Could you please scratch my back?"},{"definition":"To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck."},{"definition":"To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."},{"definition":"To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table."},{"definition":"To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To dig or excavate with the claws.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."},{"definition":"To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The cat scratched the little girl."}],"synonyms":["scrattle"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The act or sound of something being scratched.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in."},{"definition":"A pork scratching.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scratch","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scratching"]}]