In the 18th century, scratch began to be used for a line or mark that served as the starting point in a contest or competition. In order to begin or continue a fight, for example, a pugilist would "come up to …

Then I heard it again - the sound of scratching behind the wall. The scratching of his pen was the only sound. They were soft scratchings or shufflings, like the sounds made by an animal as it sniffed …

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. to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. to rub or draw along a …

scratching (ˈskrætʃɪŋ) n (Electronics) a percussive effect obtained by rotating a gramophone record manually: a disc-jockey and dub technique

Aug 9, 2025 · Though it feels good, scratching actually triggers mild pain in your skin. Nerve cells tell your brain something hurts, and that distracts it from the itch. It can make you feel better in that...

Sep 26, 2025 · Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop. We all had a portion of chips and one fish was shared between all of us. …

Feb 25, 2025 · Many skin diseases, such as dermatitis, feature a prolonged itching sensation. This sensation encourages scratching, which can bring temporary relief but may also promote skin …