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scratches

[ skrach-iz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. a disease of horses marked by dry rifts or chaps that appear on the skin near the fetlock, behind the knee, or in front of the hock.


scratches

/ ˈskrætʃɪz /

noun

  1. functioning as singular a disease of horses characterized by dermatitis in the region of the fetlock Also calledcracked heelsmud fever
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scratches1

First recorded in 1605–15; scratch, -s 3
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scratches1

C16: so called because it makes the pastern appear to be scratched
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Example Sentences

He says that someone cut the legs of jogger, when no one had, although her legs were covered with scratches.

For nationalists who hate gay people, perhaps the parallel should be “When Russia scratches, the world gets scabies.”

He turned the paper over to the boys, who immediately set to work making scratches in the morning line, to protect their bets.

The soldier scratches his rear, fires a gun into the air, and passes gas.

Various scratches and cuts line her arms and face; a pus-filled abscess burns on her right arm.

Scratches and flaws in the glass of slide or cover are likewise a common source of confusion to beginners.

Beastly nuisance; we shall all have to clear out, for I suppose it won't be a mere matter of scratches.

A few scratches here and there marred the polish of the frame and one cushion had sustained an ugly rent.

Dauntlessly, in spite of thorns and the numberless scratches they inflicted, Digby led the way.

He looked down at his hand, where two long red scratches oozed a trickle of blood.

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