scratch off

verb

scratched off; scratching off; scratches off
1
: to remove (something) from an object or surface by rubbing with a sharp edge or tool
2
: to draw a line through (something that is written down)
He scratched his name off the list.

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One more thing to scratch off the list. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 Wendy scratched off a few at the party, the Ohio Lottery said, but left the rest for later. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026 The first 100 guests at locations will also receive a scratch off for a chance to win free smoothies for a year. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026 If protective stickers on the card are removed or codes on the back of the card are scratched off, report the damage to a retailer immediately. — Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scratch off

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scratch line
scratch off
scratch one's back
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“Scratch off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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