Windshield Definition–noun | a shield of glass, in one or more sections, projecting above and across the dashboard of an automobile. | |
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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 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 | to withdraw or be withdrawn from a contest or competition.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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Repair Definition–verb (used with object) | 1. | to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor. | | 2. | to restore or renew by any process of making good, strengthening, etc.: to repair one's health by resting. | | 3. | to remedy; make good; make up for: to repair damage; to repair a deficiency. | | 4. | to make amends for; compensate: to repair a wrong done. | –noun | 5. | an act, process, or work of repairing: to order the repair of a building. | | 6. | Usually, repairs. | a. | an instance or operation of repairing: to lay up a boat for repairs. | | b. | a repaired part or an addition made in repairing: 17th-century repairs in brick are conspicuous in parts of the medieval stonework. | | | 7. | repairs, (in bookkeeping, accounting, etc.) the part of maintenance expense that has been paid out to keep fixed assets in usable condition, as distinguished from amounts used for renewal or replacement. | | 8. | the good condition resulting from continued maintenance and repairing: to keep in repair. | | 9. | condition with respect to soundness and usability: a house in good repair. | |
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