prick vs scratch

scratch vs prick

prick and scratch both are nouns.

prick and scratch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No
scratch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, prick and scratch are synonyms defined as:

prick and scratch: a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Other synonyms of prick include dent, incision, slit.

prick (noun)	scratch (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	an indication of damage
obscene terms for penis	(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous	poor handwriting
a depression scratched or carved into a surface	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	a competitor who has withdrawn from competition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

prick (verb)	scratch (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
deliver a sting to	cause friction
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
to cause a sharp emotional pain	gather (money or other resources) together over time
to stick up	remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
cause a stinging pain	scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
cause a prickling sensation	postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

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