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engrave vs scratch

scratch vs engrave

engrave is not a noun while scratch is a noun.

engrave and scratch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engrave No No Yes No
scratch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, engrave and scratch are synonyms defined as:
  • engrave and scratch: carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Other synonyms of engrave include grave, inscribe.
engrave (noun) scratch (noun)
an indication of damage
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
informal terms for money
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
engrave (verb) scratch (verb)
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
carve or cut a design or letters into cause friction
carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
impress or affect deeply gather (money or other resources) together over time
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Difference between engrave and scratch

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