scratch

/skɹæt͡ʃ/verb
Elementary
1

To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

2

To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.

3

To irritate someone's skin with one's unshaven beard when kissing.

4

To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).

5

To get such scratches.

6

To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.

7

Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.

8

To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).

9

To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.

10

To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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