SCRATCH
Definition of SCRATCH
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A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."
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An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.
"The dog sat up and had a good scratch."
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A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground), as in boxing.
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To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
"Could you please scratch my back?"
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To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
"I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck."
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To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
"A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."
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For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.
"This is scratch paper, so go ahead and scribble whatever you want on it."
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Hastily assembled, arranged or constructed, from whatever materials are to hand, with little or no preparation
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(from scratchpad) Relating to a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary use.
Source: Wiktionary