scratched

Left surface marks

Scratched is the past tense of scratch—to drag something sharp across a surface, leaving a mark or relieving an itch.

A scratched surface shows damage: The table was badly scratched.

A scratched item has been removed from competition: The horse was scratched from the race.

In informal use, scratched can mean hastily assembled: a scratched-together meal.

damaged

marred

Damaged or disfigured

chipped · dented · gouged · battered · scarred · defaced · disfigured · blemished · ruined · tarnished

abrasion

scrape

Rub harshly against

  • grazeFeed on growing plants
  • cutSeverance or reduction
  • nickShallow surface cut

gash · wound · scuff · mark · gouge · laceration · lesion · scar · chafe · friction

itch

relief

Easing of distress

mosquito · rash · hives · eczema · dermatitis · allergy · irritation · calamine · antihistamine · chickenpox

texture

rough

Uneven in surface

brushed · matte · glossy · buffed · weathered · pitted · grooved · ridged · worn · patina

etching

engraving

Carving into hard surfaces

inscribing · crosshatch · stipple · drypoint · burin · stylus · intaglio · copperplate · printmaking · linocut

canceled

crossed

Went from side to side

eliminated · withdrawn · erased · axed · scrubbed · nixed · abandoned · dropped · shelved · canceled

graffiti

tagging

Attaching identifying markers

defacing · initials · vandalism · bathroom · desktop · tree · window · spraypaint · marker · penknife

Categories
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surface condition

scratchedpristine

Pure and untouched

unmarked · unscratched · unblemished · flawless · perfect

repair status

scratchedrepaired

Restored to function

restored · refinished · fixed · mended · reconditioned

competition/entry status

scratchedentered

Went into a space

competing · running · participating · active · registered

Phrases
Family

scratch, scratching, scratches, unscratched, scratcher, scratchers, scratchings, scratchpad, scratch out

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G