100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "scratch"

Definition

Scratch (noun) refers to:

1. A mark or injury made by scraping or cutting the surface of something, often resulting in a slight wound.
2. A small or superficial cut or abrasion on the skin.
3. An act of scraping or rubbing something with a sharp or rough object.
4. A sound made by scraping or rubbing something rough against another surface.
5. A starting point or a base level, often used in phrases like "starting from scratch."

Synonyms

• Scrape
• Cut
• Abrasion
• Mark
• Score
• Nick
• Gash
• Sear

Antonyms

• Heal
• Mend
• Repair
• Smoothness
• Clean

Examples

1. I accidentally scratched my arm on the thorny bush.
2. The cat likes to scratch the furniture.
3. She felt a sharp pain after scratching the mosquito bite.
4. He made a scratch on the surface of the wood while painting.
5. The scratch on her car was barely noticeable.
6. Don't scratch that itch; it will only make it worse.
7. The artist created a beautiful design by scratching into the surface.
8. The dog scratched at the door to come inside.
9. I need to scratch that old record; it's been collecting dust.
10. The scratch on the wall was a result of moving the furniture.
11. She gently scratched the back of her head in confusion.
12. He could hear the scratch of the pencil on paper.
13. The scratch on the vinyl seat was unfortunate.
14. If you scratch the surface, you'll find the truth.
15. After the fall, he had a nasty scratch on his knee.
16. The children were told not to scratch their mosquito bites.
17. The scratch of the chalk on the board annoyed him.
18. I felt a scratch on my arm while hiking.
19. Please don't scratch the paint on the new car.
20. He used a coin to scratch off the lottery ticket.
21. The cat loves to scratch its post.
22. She was careful not to scratch the delicate fabric.
23. The scratch of the guitar made the song come alive.
24. I tried to scratch my back, but I couldn't reach it.
25. My dog has a habit of scratching at the carpet.
26. The scratch on his phone screen was annoying.
27. I always scratch my head when I’m puzzled.
28. The artist scratched lines into the clay to create texture.
29. He accidentally scratched his glasses.
30. The scratch of her nails on the chalkboard made everyone cringe.
31. She had a little scratch on her finger from the paper.
32. The horse scratched its back against the fence.
33. I could hear the scratch of the leaves underfoot.
34. He scratched his name into the tree trunk.
35. The noise was a scratch against the silence of the night.
36. Don’t scratch that surface; it’s too fragile.
37. The scratch on my bike can be easily fixed.
38. He always scratches his head when he’s deep in thought.
39. The dog scratched at the ground, looking for buried bones.
40. I felt a scratch on my leg from the sharp edge.
41. She couldn’t resist scratching the lottery ticket again.
42. The kids scratched their names into the sand.
43. I could hear the scratch of fabric as she moved.
44. He scratched an itch on his neck during the meeting.
45. The scratch of the record player brought back memories.
46. She had to scratch the idea after realizing it wouldn't work.
47. The scratch on the book cover was a disappointment.
48. He likes to scratch his dog behind the ears.
49. The scratch of the microphone was heard throughout the hall.
50. She accidentally scratched her phone screen while in her pocket.
51. The scratch of the pen was soothing to him.
52. I noticed a scratch on the table after the party.
53. The children scratched their heads in confusion over the riddle.
54. He scratched his name into the wet cement.
55. She had a scratch on her cheek from the fall.
56. The scratch of the brush on canvas is therapeutic.
57. I can’t seem to stop scratching my mosquito bites.
58. The wood had a noticeable scratch from the last project.
59. He scratched off the label to see what was underneath.
60. The scratch of the pen on the paper was rhythmic.
61. She always scratches the surface of every topic in her essays.
62. The scratch on his arm was from the cat's playful swipe.
63. The artist scratched the image into the surface, creating depth.
64. He scratched his beard thoughtfully before answering.
65. The scratch of the violin echoed through the hall.
66. I found a scratch on my favorite shirt after washing it.
67. The dog scratched at the door to go outside.
68. She felt a scratch on her back from the tree branch.
69. Scratching the ticket revealed a big win.
70. The scratch of the metal against metal was jarring.
71. He often scratches off his to-do list with satisfaction.
72. The scratch on the car will need repair.
73. I could hear a scratch as the mouse moved in the wall.
74. She scratched her name on the desk as a prank.
75. The scratch of the chalk brought back memories of school.
76. He scratched the surface to reveal the hidden color underneath.
77. The scratch of the tape was annoying during the quiet moment.
78. They decided to scratch the plan for the weekend.
79. The scratch of the cat on the couch was unforgivable.
80. He felt a scratch of guilt after lying to her.
81. The scratch of the brush was comforting to her.
82. She carefully scratched the ice off her windshield.
83. The dog scratched its ear with its back leg.
84. I could hear the scratch of the wind against the window.
85. He scratched a line in the sand with a stick.
86. The scratch of the pen on the notebook filled the silence.
87. She had a scratch on her ankle from the hike.
88. The scratch of the guitar was beautiful during the performance.
89. He couldn’t help but scratch his head at the strange question.
90. The scratch on the wall showed signs of wear.
91. I heard a scratch as the cat played with a toy.
92. She scratched off the old paint before applying a new coat.
93. The scratch of the fabric made her uncomfortable.
94. He had a small scratch on his finger from cooking.
95. The sound of the scratch on the floor was unsettling.
96. She scratched her chin, contemplating her next move.
97. The scratch of the needle was comforting during the lull.
98. The dog scratched at the door, wanting to come in.
99. I felt a sudden scratch on my leg from the bushes.
100. He scratched out a quick note before heading out.