scratch
     n 1: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off [syn: {abrasion},
           {scrape}, {excoriation}]
     2: a depression scratched or carved into a surface [syn: {incision},
         {prick}, {slit}, {dent}]
     3: informal terms for money [syn: {boodle}, {bread}, {cabbage},
         {clams}, {dinero}, {dough}, {gelt}, {kale}, {lettuce}, {lolly},
         {lucre}, {loot}, {moolah}, {pelf}, {shekels}, {simoleons},
         {sugar}, {wampum}]
     4: dry mash for poultry [syn: {chicken feed}]
     5: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows
        distracted her" [syn: {scrape}, {scraping}, {scratching}]
     6: poor handwriting [syn: {scribble}, {scrawl}, {cacography}]
     7: an indication of damage [syn: {scrape}, {scar}, {mark}]
     v 1: cause friction; "my sweater scratches" [syn: {rub}, {fray},
          {fret}, {chafe}]
     2: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of [syn: {scrape},
         {scratch up}]
     3: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your
        insect bites!" [syn: {rub}, {itch}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

scratch 1. [from `scratchpad'] adj. Describes a data structure or
   recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use
   purposes; one that can be {scribble}d on without loss. Usually in the
   combining forms `scratch memory', `scratch register', `scratch disk',
   `scratch tape', `scratch volume'. See also {scratch monkey}. 2.
   [primarily IBM, also Commodore] vt. To delete (as in a file).


Source: The Jargon File