plural of scotch

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scotch

Alternative form of Scotch (“Scottish”)

Scotch tape

A surface cut or abrasion. / A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch. / A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.

Alternative form of Scotch (“whisky”)

(transitive) To cut or score; to wound superficially. / (transitive) To prevent (something) from being successful. / (transitive) To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

present participle of scotch

(dated) Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

(dated) The Scottish dialect of English, or the Scots language. / (chess, informal, the Scotch) The opening 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4.