scratches

American  

[skrach-iz] / ˈskrætʃ ɪz /

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.

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scratches British  

/ ˈskrætʃɪz /

noun

1. Also called: cracked heels.   mud fever.  (functioning as singular) a disease of horses characterized by dermatitis in the region of the fetlock

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Etymology

Origin of scratches

First recorded in 1605–15; scratch, -s ³

Example Sentences

Several key contributors such as Venezuela’s Jose Altuve and Puerto Rico’s Carlos Correa were late scratches from the tournament because the WBC’s insurance provider denied them policies due to their injury history.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Flock’s AI-powered cameras go even further by also documenting other identifying vehicle details, such as make, model and color, as well as any distinctive markings like scratches or dents on a bumper.

From Los Angeles Times

She took care of all my busted toes, scratches, stone bruises, and boils.

From Literature

She had scratches and cuts, and the dirt on her face was streaked as though she had been crying.

From Literature

With its British Christmastime setting, it scratches the same itch as “Notting Hill” or “Bridget Jones’s Diary.”

From The Wall Street Journal