scratches
word · lemma: scratch
/ˈskɹætʃəz/
/skɹˈætʃɪz/
Definition
Small, shallow cuts or marks made by something sharp or rough on a surface or skin.
Usage & Nuances
Plural form of 'scratch', referring to multiple small lines or marks. Often used for skin injuries or marks on objects like cars, furniture, or screens. Common collocations: 'cat scratches', 'scratches on the table'. Not used for deep wounds.
Spanish: arañazosPortuguese (BR): arranhões - riscos (superfície)Portuguese (PT): riscos - arranhõesChinese (Simplified): 划痕 - 抓痕Chinese (Traditional): 刮痕 - 抓痕Hindi: खरोंचेंArabic: خدوشBengali: ছোদRussian: царапиныJapanese: ひっかき傷Vietnamese: vết xước - vết càoKorean: 긁힌 자국들Turkish: çiziklerUrdu: خراشیںIndonesian: goresan - cakaran
Example Sentences
There are scratches on my phone screen.
basic
The cat gave me scratches on my arm.
basic
I see scratches on the wooden table.
basic
Don’t worry about the scratches; they’re barely noticeable.
natural
My keys left some scratches on the car door.
natural
After hiking, he found little scratches all over his legs.
natural