scotch

Plural: scotches

Noun

• a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
• whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
• 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”).
• Scotch tape

Verb

Verb Forms: scotched, scotching, scotches

• To prevent or decisively put an end to something.
• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
• make a small cut or score into
• To cut or score; to wound superficially.
• To prevent (something) from being successful.
• To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
• To block a wheel or other round object.
• To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
• To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
• To clothe or cover up.
• To rape.

Adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language
  • "`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'"

Adjective Satellite

• avoiding waste
  • "`scotch' is used only informally"

Adj

• Alternative form of Scotch (“Scottish”)

Examples

• a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground
• He tried to SCOTCH his opponent’s winning streak with a challenging word.
• The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.
• The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.
• The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.

Synonyms

baffle, bilk, cross, economical, foil, frugal, frustrate, malt whiskey, malt whisky, queer, score, Scotch malt whiskey, Scotch malt whisky, Scotch whiskey, Scotch whisky, Scots, Scottish, sparing, spoil, stinting, thwart, block, chock, put the kibosh on

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