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Kane159 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Scrape/scratch
Hi,
what's the difference between these two, please? In some cases, they seem to be interchangeable to me.
For example: She scraped/scratched herself on the neck. (she rubbed her nails along the neck, right?)
Thank you in advance!
what's the difference between these two, please? In some cases, they seem to be interchangeable to me.
For example: She scraped/scratched herself on the neck. (she rubbed her nails along the neck, right?)
Thank you in advance!
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I see the basic difference as one of scope. A scratch is a single line (cat scratch), while a scrape is wider (possibly from a rough swipe on a sidewalk).
- I see the basic difference as one of scope.
- A scratch is a single line (cat scratch), while a scrape is wider (possibly from a rough swipe on a sidewalk).
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I see the basic difference as one of scope. A scratch is a single line (cat scratch), while a scrape is wider (possibly from a rough swipe on a sidewalk).
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You can also use these terms to describe a "handyman's" actions in using specific tools.
We have the [scratch] awl, which is a pointed instrument for "scratching" preparatory marks on a hard surface.
And we have the [paint] scraper, which has a flat blade much broader than a putty knife, and a handle parallel and opposite to the "cutting" edge.
(This reinforces Philip's
We have the [scratch] awl, which is a pointed instrument for "scratching" preparatory marks on a hard surface.
And we have the [paint] scraper, which has a flat blade much broader than a putty knife, and a handle parallel and opposite to the "cutting" edge.
(This reinforces Philip's
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