scratches
n. countablen. small, thin marks or cuts on the surface of something. You often see them on things like wood, metal, or skin.
n. shallow marks or incisions on a surface, typically caused by something sharp or abrasive. Often used to describe minor damage to a finish or slight injuries to the skin.
The cat left several scratches on the wooden table.
The mechanic noticed several deep scratches on the car's door that would require a new coat of paint.
While the antique mirror was structurally sound, its surface was covered in fine scratches that blurred the reflection and spoke to its long history of use.
From scratch + -es.
From the behaviour induced by the disease, which causes scratching.
The plural form of 'scratch'; often used with the verb 'to have' or 'to leave'.