noun
- boards with a black surface that can be scratched away to reveal a white or colored layer underneath, used for creating artwork
Usage: art supplies; plural form
Examples
- The art teacher distributed scratchboards to each student for the drawing project.
- She created intricate designs by carefully scratching away the black coating on the scratchboards.
- The art supply store sells scratchboards in various sizes for different projects.
- Students used stylus tools to work on their scratchboards during art class.
- The gallery featured several pieces created on scratchboards by local artists.
- Scratchboards are popular for creating high-contrast black and white illustrations.