scratching
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
adjective
- Making a harsh, scraping sound or feeling rough.
- The scratching noise came from the attic.
- The scratching sound of the old record player filled the room.
- He wore a scratching wool sweater that irritated his neck.
noun
- The act of rubbing a surface with something sharp or rough, especially to relieve an itch.
- The dog's scratching at the door kept me awake.
- Constant scratching can damage your skin.
- She tried to stop the scratching of her mosquito bites.
- A harsh, scraping sound or mark.
- There were deep scratches on the table from the cat's scratching.
- I heard the scratching of a pen on paper.
- The scratching of branches against the window was eerie.