Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scratcher
noun
/ˈskrætʃər/
Definition
A device or object used for scratching, or a person who scratches.
Examples
- The cat sat on the floor, proving to be an expert scratcher, working its claws into the scratching post.
- He reached for his back scratcher to relieve the itch that had been bothering him all day.
Meaning
In a more specific context, a scratcher can refer to an item that helps relieve itching or irritation by providing a scratching surface.
Synonyms
- scratcher stick
- claw
- itch relief
