scratcher
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scratcher — [ skratʃe ] v. <conjug. : 1> • 1906; de l angl. to scratch « rayer » ♦ Sport V. tr. Rayer le nom de (un joueur qui ne se présente pas à temps). ♢ V. intr. Refuser de participer à une épreuve, en ne se présentant pas à temps. ● scratcher… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Scratcher — Scratch er, n. One who, or that which, scratches; specifically (Zo[ o]l.), any rasorial bird. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scratcher — scratch ► VERB 1) make a long mark or wound on (a surface) with something sharp or pointed. 2) rub (a part of one s body) with one s fingernails to relieve itching. 3) (of a bird or mammal) rake the ground with the beak or claws in search of food … English terms dictionary
Scratcher (instrument) — In the musical traditions of Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island republic in the Lesser Antilles, a scratcher is a percussion instrument. It is a descendant of the guiro, and is played in a similar fashion. It is most commonly found in the rhythm… … Wikipedia
scratcher — noun see scratch I … New Collegiate Dictionary
scratcher — a trawler that fishes as close as possible to the three mile limit and so is able to land catches more frequently (Scottish dialect) … Dictionary of ichthyology
scratcher — noun a) A piece of equipment used for scratching a part of ones body. b) Someone who scratches … Wiktionary
Scratcher — Грабштихель … Краткий толковый словарь по полиграфии
scratcher — ● vt. ou vp. ►ARGOT Variante de crash, orientée plutôt matériel et pas logiciel … Dictionnaire d'informatique francophone
scratcher — I Everyday English Slang in Ireland n bed II Scottish Vernacular Dictionary Bed (also may be described as pit ). Derived from the days when bedlice were common and constant sleeping companions. III Irish Slang bed … English dialects glossary
