Plural of scratch
regular plural
The plural of scratch is scratches.
Forms of scratch
| Singular | scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | scratches |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Scratches in a sentence
- I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.
- This platter scratches easily.
- Staining wood will make minor scratches show on the surface.From the entry show
- This beginners' course only scratches the surface of the subject.From the entry scratch the surface
- They came down the chimney, amid scratches and chatters and all manner of hulabaloo.2013, Joe R[ichard] Lansdale, “Christmas Monkeys”, in Bleeding Shadows: Stories, Burton, Mich.: Subterranean Press, →ISBN, page 69. From the entry hulabaloo
Meaning of scratch
- verb To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
- verb To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
- verb To irritate someone's skin with one's unshaven beard when kissing.
Questions about the plural of scratch
- What is the plural of scratch?
- The plural of scratch is scratches.
- Is scratch countable?
- Scratch is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: scratch (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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