SCRATCHES

A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."

An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.

"The dog sat up and had a good scratch."

A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground), as in boxing.

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?"

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."

To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).

"A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."