scratching (Noun) — A harsh noise made by scraping. ex. "the scratching of violin bows distracted her"
scratching (Verb) — Cause friction. ex. "my sweater scratches"
scratching (Verb) — Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of.
scratching (Verb) — Scrape with the fingers as if to relieve itching. ex. "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
scratching (Verb) — Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled. ex. "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
scratching (Verb) — Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line. ex. "scratch that remark"
scratching (Verb) — Gather (money or other resources) together over time. ex. "they scratched a meagre living"
scratching (Verb) — Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface. ex. "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"