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rope burn vs scratch

scratch vs rope burn

rope burn and scratch both are nouns.

rope burn is not a verb while scratch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rope burn Yes No No No
scratch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scratch is a hypernym of rope burn; that is, scratch is a word with a broader meaning than rope burn:
  • rope burn: abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
  • scratch: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Other hypernyms of rope burn include abrasion, excoriation, scrape.
rope burn (noun) scratch (noun)
abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope 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a competitor who has withdrawn from competition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
rope burn (verb) scratch (verb)
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
cause friction
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
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 rope burn and scratch

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