1. shallow cuts or marks made on a surface
2. the act of rubbing with fingernails to relieve itching

1. makes shallow cuts or marks on a surface
Usage: third person singular present
2. rubs with fingernails to relieve itching
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The cat left scratches on the wooden table.
• There are several scratches on my car door.
• She scratches her arm when it itches.
• The dog scratches at the door to come inside.
• The scratches on the CD make it skip.
• He scratches his head when he’s thinking.
• The thorns left scratches on her legs.