scratching

(noun) a harsh noise made by scraping. Synonyms: scrape, scraping, scratch. Examples: "The scrape of violin bows distracted her."

(verb) cause friction. Synonyms: rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch. Examples: "My sweater scratches."

(verb) cut the surface of; wear away the surface of. Synonyms: scratch, scrape, scratch up.

(verb) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching. Synonyms: rub, scratch, itch. Examples: "Don't scratch your insect bites!."

(verb) postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled. Synonyms: cancel, call off, scratch, scrub. Examples: "Call off the engagement." "Cancel the dinner party." "We had to scrub our vacation plans." "Scratch that meeting--the chair is ill."

(verb) remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line. Synonyms: strike, scratch, expunge, excise. Examples: "Please strike this remark from the record." "Scratch that remark."

(verb) gather (money or other resources) together over time. Synonyms: scrape, scrape up, scratch, come up. Examples: "She had scraped together enough money for college." "They scratched a meager living."

(verb) carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface. Synonyms: scratch, engrave, grave, inscribe. Examples: "Engrave a pen." "Engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's." "The lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree."