1. the action of rubbing or scraping a surface with fingernails or a sharp object
2. marks or sounds made by scratching
3. a DJ technique of moving a record back and forth to create rhythmic sounds
Usage: music

1. present participle of scratch; rubbing or scraping with fingernails or claws

Examples

• The cat was scratching at the door to get outside.
• Stop scratching that mosquito bite or it will get worse.
• I heard scratching noises coming from the attic.
• The scratching on the wooden table left permanent marks.
• The DJ’s scratching added energy to the hip-hop track.
• She was scratching her head while thinking about the problem.
• The scratching sound of chalk on the blackboard made everyone cringe.