“The sliding was stopped when a scratch was observed visually on the disk surface.”

“He sustained a scratch or two from the fall but was otherwise unharmed.”

“my senses were tuned into the scratch of metal in the doorjamb, and then the click as the lock was undone.”

“Eight had chronic otorrhea or previous surgery, two were long-term hearing aid wearers, and one was an habitual ear scratcher.”

“He dug with a scratcher to reveal the outlines of a boulder approximately 12 x 18 x 10 inches in size.”

“Seven years on at the age of 24, the self-taught scratcher is a familiar face on the South Lakeland music scene.”

“The scratchiness of the new fabric against my skin caused an uncomfortable sensation.”

“I leaned through the window and kissed his cheek, feeling the familiar scratchiness of his whiskers.”

“You can actually see the scratchiness in the lines, evidence of actual pens driven by real human hands in the creation of these drawings.”

“If I'm hungry after a night on the ale, I'll have a bag of pork scratchings or stop at the fish-and-chip shop on the way home.”

“Intersperse with peanuts, cheese straws and pork scratchings and you'll be fine.”

“Down the hall are turtle shells bearing primitive scratchings that later evolved into the elegant calligraphy you'll find one floor up.”