scratching in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
SCRATCHING: The act of scraping or rubbing the surface of something with a sharp or pointed object, often to relieve irritation or gain entry.
Crossword clues for scratching
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "scratching".
- Rubbing a surface to relieve irritation.
- Using a sharp object to scrape.
- Making a mark on a surface with force.
- Removing skin irritation by rubbing.
- Creating a small cut or scrape on skin.
Scratching sentence examples
- The cat was scratching at the door, eager to be let inside.
- He felt an irritating sensation on his arm, leading to relentless scratching.
- After a long day at work, she found herself scratching her head in confusion over the project.
- The toddler was happily scratching colorful designs on the paper with crayons.
- During the hike, they encountered a patch of poison ivy, resulting in persistent scratching.