scratched

adj. having thin, shallow marks or lines on the surface caused by something sharp or rough.

adj. bearing surface abrasions or linear marks caused by friction against a sharp or rough object.

“The screen of my old phone is so scratched that I can barely read the messages.”

“The antique mahogany table was badly scratched during the move, requiring professional restoration to hide the deep gouges in the wood.”

v. to have been removed from a list or a race.

v. withdrawn from a competition or deleted from a list; often used in the passive voice.

“The horse was scratched from the race just an hour before the start.”

“Several names were scratched from the final guest list to ensure the event remained within the venue's strict capacity limits.”

Informal