make a scratch

Frequency: 6.78.5 per million words

to create a mark on a surface

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Examples (10)

  • A careless move can make a scratch on the polished surface.
  • Be careful not to make any scratches on the new car.
  • The cat often makes scratches on the furniture.
  • He accidentally made a deep scratch on the wooden table.
  • Even a small stone can make a scratch on the windowpane.
  • The workers were told not to make any scratches on the delicate antique.
  • Did you make that scratch on the wall?
  • I always try to avoid making scratches on my phone screen.
  • The dog's claws can easily make scratches on the floor.
  • She carefully inspected the painting, hoping not to make a single scratch.