Scratches Meaning for Kids

What Does Scratches Mean?

Verb

To make a mark on a surface by rubbing something sharp against it.
To rub your skin with your nails to relieve an itch.

Noun

Marks or cuts made on a surface.
A small injury to the skin caused by something sharp.
A sound made by scratching, like when a cat scratches.

Scratches Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

खरोंचें

kharonche

खरोंच

kharonch

kannada

ಚುಚ್ಚುಗಳು

chuchchugalu

ಚುಚ್ಚು

chuchchu

bengali

স্ক্র্যাচ (skryach)

skryach

খোঁচা (khocha)

khocha

চিহ্ন (chihno)

chihno

spanish

rasguño en español

rasguño

rasguños en español

rasguños

rayones en español

rayones

Scratches in Sentences

I saw scratches on the tree from a bird's claws.

When I fell, I got some scratches on my knee.

The scratches on the wall were made by my toy car.

We need to clean the scratches on the table.

My sister has scratches from her new pet rabbit.

💬 Scratches Chat: Listen In!

The Shiny Apple Debate

Aanya: "Look at this shiny apple! I can’t wait to eat it!"

Vikram: "Wait! It looks like it has some scratches on it."

Aanya: "Scratches? Where?"

Vikram: "Right here, see? It’s not perfect."

Aanya: "But it’s still red and juicy! It’ll taste good."

Vikramscratches!": "But what if it’s bad inside? I don’t like

Mom: "You know, sometimes things that look a bit scratched can still be yummy. Have you both tried one?"

Aanya: "Yeah, let’s just taste it! I think it’ll be delicious!"

Vikram: "Okay! If it tastes good, I guess scratches don’t matter!"

Aanya: "Yay! Scratches can’t stop us from enjoying this apple!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Scratches

What does 'scratches' mean?

Scratches are small marks or cuts on a surface, often caused by something sharp.

How do you pronounce 'scratches'?

You pronounce 'scratches' like this: skra-chiz.

What is the origin of the word 'scratches'?

The word 'scratches' comes from the Old English word 'scracian', which means to scrape or to scratch.

What is the meaning of 'scratches' in Kannada?

The word 'scratches' in Kannada is 'ಚುಚ್ಚು' (Cuccu).

Facts & Quotes About Scratches

Fact: Did you know that scratches on your skin can heal quickly? Your body works hard to fix itself!

Proverb: A scratch can lead to a story, meaning every little mark has a tale to tell.

Quote: "Every scar tells a story." - Unknown