(baseball) A weakly hit ground ball that eludes the infielders and leads to a base hit.

plural of scratch hit

(chiefly Midland US, Southern US) The Devil.

(typography, historical) Alternative form of scratch comma.

Alternative spelling of scratch made.

Alternative form of head-scratching.

(archaic, slang) Not much good; something of little value or importance.

(of appliances and the like) New but cosmetically damaged during handling.

(idiomatic) From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation. / (idiomatic) From basic materials or raw ingredients.

a lottery ticket containing sections covered with an opaque waxy film which may be removed by scratching to reveal symbols that show whether or not a prize has been won