˜yÐÄvlog

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scratches

[ skrach-iz ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. a disease of horses marked by dry rifts or chaps that appear on the skin near the fetlock, behind the knee, or in front of the hock.


scratches

/ ˈ²õ°ì°ùæ³Ùʃɪ³ú /

noun

  1. functioning as singular a disease of horses characterized by dermatitis in the region of the fetlock Also calledcracked heelsmud fever
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of scratches1

First recorded in 1605–15; scratch, -s 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of scratches1

C16: so called because it makes the pastern appear to be scratched
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Example Sentences

The girl has puncture wounds and scratches but didn’t need any stitches.

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He had scratches on his leg which had turned septic.

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For some, "social media and texting with friends scratches some of the itch of meeting up".

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Though rare, it can also spread through rodent bites or scratches.

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The boy, who had scratches and bruises nearly everywhere on his body, said the children had been punched and struck with pans until they were knocked unconscious.

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