SCRATCHING

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."

The act or sound of something being scratched.

"We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in."

A pork scratching.

Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.