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scratch vs rope burn

rope burn vs scratch

scratch and rope burn both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scratch Yes No Yes No
rope burn Yes No No No
As nouns, rope burn is a hyponym of scratch; that is, rope burn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scratch:
  • scratch: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
  • rope burn: abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
Other hyponyms of scratch include graze.
scratch (noun) rope burn (noun)
an indication of damage abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
(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a competitor who has withdrawn from competition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
scratch (verb) rope burn (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 scratch and rope burn

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