scotch
/skɑtʃ/
noun
- A type of whiskey made in Scotland, especially from malted barley.
- He ordered a glass of single malt scotch after dinner.
- She keeps a bottle of scotch in her cabinet for special occasions.
- The bar offers over fifty different brands of scotch.
- A notch or cut made on a surface, often to mark something or to prevent slipping.
- The carpenter made a scotch on the wood to guide the saw.
- He carved a small scotch into the handle for a better grip.
- The old tree had a scotch where a branch had been removed.
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verb
- To put an end to or decisively stop something, such as a rumor, plan, or idea.
- New evidence scotched the theory that the painting was a forgery.
- The manager quickly scotched the rumors about layoffs.
- She scotched any hopes of a vacation by announcing the project deadline.
- To cut or score a surface with a shallow notch or line.
- The artist scotched the clay to create a textured pattern.
- He scotched the metal rod to mark where to bend it.
- They scotched the tree trunk to collect sap.
- To block or wedge something, such as a wheel, to prevent it from moving.
- The mechanic scotched the car's tires to keep it from rolling.
- He scotched the ladder's feet against the wall for stability.
- They scotched the trailer wheels with wooden blocks before unloading.
adjective
- Relating to Scotland or its people; Scottish.
- He enjoys traditional scotch music played on the bagpipes.
- The scotch accent is known for its distinctive rolling 'r' sounds.
- She wore a scotch plaid scarf to the winter festival.
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