Scratch Definition–verb (used with object) | 1. | to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail. | | 2. | to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one's coat. | | 3. | to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. | | 4. | to rub or draw along a rough, grating
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surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk. | | 5. | to erase, cancel, strike out, or eliminate (a name, something written, etc.) by or as if by drawing a line through it (often fol. by out): Scratch out the third name on the list. | | 6. | to withdraw (an entry) from a race or competition. | | 7. | U.S. Politics. | a. | to divide (one's vote) though predominantly supporting one political party or faction. | | b. | to strike out or reject a particular name or names on (a party ticket) in voting. | | | 8. | to write or draw by scraping or cutting the lines into a surface: She scratched her initials on the glass. | | 9. | to manipulate (a phonograph record) back and forth under the stylus to produce rhythmic sounds. | –verb (used without object) | 10. | to use the nails, claws, etc., for tearing, digging, etc. | | 11. | to relieve itching by rubbing or scraping lightly, as with the fingernails. | | 12. | to make a slight grating noise, as a pen. | | 13. | to earn a living or to manage in any respect with great difficulty: We scratched along that year on very little money. | | 14. | to withdraw or be withdrawn from a contest or competition. | | 15. | (in certain card games) to make no score; earn no points. | | 16. | Billiards, Pool. to make a shot that results in a penalty, esp. to pocket the cue ball without hitting the object ball. | –noun | 17. | a slight injury, mar, or mark, usually thin and shallow, caused by scratching: three scratches on my leg; a noticeable scratch on the table. | | 18. | a rough mark made by a pen, pencil, etc.; scrawl. | | 19. | an act of scratching. | | 20. | the slight grating sound caused by scratching. | | 21. | the starting place, starting time, or status of a competitor in a handicap who has no allowance and no penalty. | | 22. | Billiards, Pool. | a. | a shot resulting in a penalty, esp. a pocketing of the cue ball without hitting the object ball. | | b. | a fluke or lucky shot. | | | 23. | (in certain card games) a score of zero; nothing. | –adjective | 27. | used for hasty writing, notes, etc.: scratch paper. | | 28. | without any allowance, penalty, or handicap, as a competitor or contestant. | | 29. | Informal. done by or dependent on chance: a scratch shot. | | 30. | Informal. gathered hastily and indiscriminately: a scratch crew. | | 31. | done or made from scratch: a scratch cake. | —Idioms | 32. | from scratch, | a. | from the very beginning or starting point. | | b. | from nothing; without resources: After the depression he started another business from scratch. | | | 33. | up to scratch, in conformity with a certain standard; adequate; satisfactory: The local symphony orchestra has improved this year, but it is still not up to scratch. | |
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Pad Definition–noun | 1. | a cushionlike mass of soft material used for comfort, protection, or stuffing. | | 2. | a soft, stuffed cushion used as a saddle; a padded leather saddle without a tree. | | 3. | a number of sheets of paper glued or otherwise held together at one edge to form a tablet. | | 4. | a soft, ink-soaked block of absorbent material for inking a rubber stamp. | | 5. | Anatomy, Zoology. any fleshy mass of tissue that cushions a weight-bearing part of the body, as on the underside of a paw. | | 6. | the foot, as of a fox, hare, or wolf. | | 7. | a piece or fold of gauze or other absorbent material for use as a surgical dressing or a protective covering. | | 8. | Zoology. a pulvillus, as on the tarsus or foot of an insect. | | 11. | Slang. | a. | one's living quarters, as an apartment or room. | | c. | a room where people gather to take narcotics; an addicts' den. | | | 12. | Slang. | a. | money paid as a bribe to and shared among police officers, as for ignoring law violations. | | b. | a list of police officers receiving such money. | | | 13. | Electricity. a nonadjustable attenuator consisting of a network of fixed resistors. | | 14. | Shipbuilding. | a. | a metal plate riveted or welded to a surface as a base or attachment for bolts, hooks, eyes, etc. | | b. | a piece of wood laid on the back of a deck beam to give the deck surface a desired amount of camber. | | | 15. | Carpentry. | a. | a handle for holding various small, interchangeable saw blades. | | b. | Also, pod. a socket in a brace for a bit. | | | 16. | Metallurgy. a raised surface on a casting. | | 17. | a small deposit of weld metal, as for building up a worn surface. | –verb (used with object) | 18. | to furnish, protect, fill out, or stuff with a pad or padding. | | 19. | to expand or add to unnecessarily or dishonestly: to pad a speech; to pad an expense account. | | 20. | Metallurgy. to add metal to (a casting) above its required dimensions, to insure the flow of enough metal to all parts. | –verb (used without object) | 21. | to insure the proper forging of a piece. | —Idiom | 22. | on the pad, Slang. (of a police officer) receiving a bribe, esp. on a regular basis. | |
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