2 scratch
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural scratchesMeaning:
1 [count] a : a line or mark in the surface of something that is caused by something rough or sharp rubbing against it ▪ There's a scratch in the paint on the new car! ▪ The table is an antique but it doesn't have any dents or scratches. b : a shallow and narrow cut in the skin that is caused by something sharp ▪ I got a scratch on my leg when I climbed the fence. ▪ He escaped the fire without a scratch. [=without getting hurt; without any injuries]
2 [count] : the sound made when something sharp rubs against a surface or object ▪ The only sound in the room during the test was the scratch of pencils on paper.
3 [noncount] US slang : money ▪ We don't have the scratch to buy a new car.
2 [count] : the sound made when something sharp rubs against a surface or object ▪ The only sound in the room during the test was the scratch of pencils on paper.
3 [noncount] US slang : money ▪ We don't have the scratch to buy a new car.
from scratch
1 : with ingredients you have prepared yourself rather than with a prepared mixture of ingredients bought from a store ▪ bread/cookies made from scratch ▪ I used a frozen pie crust rather than making one from scratch.
2 : from a point at which nothing has been done yet ▪ We will have to start the project from scratch. ▪ He built the company from scratch.
2 : from a point at which nothing has been done yet ▪ We will have to start the project from scratch. ▪ He built the company from scratch.
up to scratch
chiefly Brit informal : good enough : as good as expected or wanted —usually used in negative statements ▪ Her performance wasn't up to scratch. [=(US) up to snuff]