"Scrawl" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To write or draw something quickly and carelessly, using large, uneven letters.
Example: She scrawled a note on the piece of paper.
A scratchcard, also known as a scratch-off ticket or instant lottery ticket, is a type of lottery ticket that requires the buyer to scratch or rub off a layer on the surface to reveal a hidden code or message. This code is then used to determine if the buyer has won a prize or not. Scratchcards are commonly used in lottery games and are often sold at retail outlets, such as supermarkets or convenience stores.
The word "scratched" is the past participle of the verb "scratch".<br><br>It means:<br><br> To remove or mark the surface of something by rubbing hard with the nails or a rough surface, causing a cut or abrasion.<br> To mark or damage something superficially, such as to scratch a record or scratch a book.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She felt a sharp pain when she scratched her arm on a rock.<br> The bike's paint was scratched when it fell to the ground.<br><br>The word "scratched" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that has been scratched, meaning damaged or marked superficially.<br><br>Example: "The scratched surface of the record made it difficult to play."
The word "scratches" can have different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a few possible interpretations:<br><br>1. Marks or small cuts in the surface of something, often caused by rubbing or dragging: "There are scratches on the furniture from when my dog accidently rubbed against it."<br><br>2. A sudden, violent pull or cry: "The coach heard a loud scratch from the crowd when the team made a shocking comeback."<br><br>3. A rough, scratchy feeling or texture: "The scratchy fabric of the socks made my skin itch."<br><br>4. To clean or scrape something with the fingernails: "Can you scratch the surface of the object so it's smooth?"<br><br>5. To cause minor damage or remove the surface layer of something: "She scratched the bottom of the pan to remove the burnt residue."<br><br>6. In music, a scratch is a technique used to create a percussive sound, often by rapidly moving a finger or a stick along the surface of a string or a turntable.<br><br>In general, the word "scratches" can refer to any situation where there is a sudden or rough motion, or where something is removed or worn away by friction.
Having a rough or unpleasant texture; causing discomfort or itchiness, often due to dryness.
Scrawling refers to writing or drawing in a rough, careless, or hasty manner, often with uneven and irregular lines or letters. It can also refer to something that is written or drawn in a messy or illegible way.<br><br>Example: "The child's scrawling on the wall was easy to read, but it looked more like a mess than a piece of art."