scratching

British

/ ˈskrætʃɪŋ /

noun

a percussive effect obtained by rotating a gramophone record manually: a disc-jockey and dub technique

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The men’s release left many Britons and Americans scratching their heads.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Harris has grown to 6 feet 6 and is only scratching the surface of his ability because he missed his first two years of high school with an injury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

This announcement of another independent committee will no doubt leave some people scratching their heads.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“We’re scratching the surface in terms of what we think the total potential of the space offers for us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

But Lord Fredrick was too busy scratching to concentrate, and his condition seemed to grow worse by the minute.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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