scratchable

Able to scratch

Scratchable describes something that can be scratched—either damaged by scratching or designed to be scratched.

A scratchable surface is vulnerable to marks from abrasion.

A scratchable lottery ticket has a coating meant to be removed.

A scratchable itch can be relieved by scratching.

surface

abrasion

Shallow surface wound

  • scuffSurface scrape or scratch
  • gougeConcave carving blade
  • nickShallow surface cut

score · scrape · mar · graze · chafe · mark · damage · blemish · finish · coating

itchy

pruritus

Medical term for itching

rash · hives · eczema · psoriasis · dermatitis · chickenpox · scabies · poison-ivy · allergy · dander

textured

rough

Uneven in surface

bumpy · ridged · grooved · uneven · pebbled · embossed · tactile · nubby · corrugated · raspy

lottery

ticket

Entry permit slip

coin · game · odds · winner · payout · foil · panel

smooth

polished

Smooth, refined, accomplished

velvety · lustrous · glassy · buffed · waxed · satin · slippery · pristine · unblemished · flawless

Opposites
surface hardness/resistance to scratching

scratchableunscratchable

Immune to abrasion

scratch-resistant · scratch-proof · nonscratchable · abrasion-resistant · impervious

durability/permanence

scratchableindestructible

Impossible to damage permanently

resilient · durable · robust · impervious · wear-resistant

permanence/protection

scratchableprotected

Kept from harm

coated · shielded · armored · impenetrable · invulnerable

Family

unscratchable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G