scratching post

noun

a block or post of wood, usually covered with carpeting, on which a cat can use its claws.

Origin of scratching post

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First recorded in 1890–95

Words Nearby scratching post

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How to use scratching post in a sentence

Disgusted with the selfish heartlessness of society, Joab shambled off and was passing the scratching-post without noticing her.
The Fiend's Delight | Dod Grile
The two things Abner valued most were a windmill and a scratching-post for hogs.
The Fiend's Delight | Dod Grile

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