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Webster 1913 Edition

Scratching

Scratch′ing

,

adv.

With the action of scratching.

Webster 1828 Edition

Scratching

SCRATCH'ING

,

ppr.

Rubbing with something pointed or rough; rubbing and tearing the surface.

Definition 2024

scratching

scratching

English

Verb

scratching

present participle of scratch

Noun

scratching ‎(plural scratchings)

The act or sound of something being scratched.
We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.
A pork scratching.
- 2010, Monique Roffey, Sun Dog
  'Ugggghhhhh!' she made a face at the packet. 'Oink, oink!' Cosmo laughed, waving a scratching near her face.