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.

A tam o'shanter. / A variety of hot chilli pepper (a cultivar of Capsicum chinense). / A fairy ring mushroom (genus Marasmius). / The sea snail Semicassis granulata.

present participle of scotch

A savoury snack consisting of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat and breadcrumbs.

(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.

(as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland. / (uncountable) Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley. / (countable) Any variety of Scotch. / (countable) A glass of Scotch.