deep scratch

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

describes a significant mark that goes far into a surface

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Examples (10)

  • The car had a deep scratch down its side after the collision.
  • Be careful not to leave a deep scratch on the polished antique furniture.
  • He noticed a deep scratch on the lens of his new camera, which was very disappointing.
  • Despite its age, the carefully maintained antique table had no deep scratches on its surface.
  • The sharp rock left a deep scratch on the car's paintwork, requiring professional repair.
  • Repairing a deep scratch on a smartphone screen can be quite expensive, sometimes costing more than a new phone.
  • She accidentally made a deep scratch on the hardwood floor with her high heel.
  • A cat's claws can inflict a surprisingly deep scratch, especially if they're playing roughly.
  • After the boating accident, the fiberglass hull had several deep scratches that needed extensive patching.
  • Even a deep scratch on a vehicle's clear coat can sometimes be buffed out with specialized products and patience.