scratch

A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game.

An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.

Poor handwriting.

A competitor who has withdrawn from competition.

(golf) a handicap of zero strokes.

“a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course”

A depression scratched or carved into a surface.

Informal terms for money.

An indication of damage.

Dry mash for poultry.

A harsh noise made by scraping.

Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching.

“Don't scratch your insect bites!”

Gather (money or other resources) together over time.

“they scratched a meager living”

Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled.

“scratch that meeting--the chair is ill”

Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of.

Cause friction.

“my sweater scratches”

Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface.

“the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree”

Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line.

“scratch that remark”