Adjective, : a scratchy record. ,a scratchy drawing. ,He plays a scratchy game. ,a scratchy woolen sweater. ,scratchy bushes. From Dictionary.com.
He agrees that there has been a "scratchiness" to transatlantic relations all year. From Wordnik.com. [Dining On Goose, Talking Turkey] Reference
Today, there was some scratchiness in the committee. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 24, 2001] Reference
To top it off, he felt a scratchiness in his throat. From Wordnik.com. [A Spell For Chameleon]
Do readers just not want to imagine the scratchiness?. From Wordnik.com. [Bearded Heroes] Reference
But the biggest objection is probably the scratchiness. From Wordnik.com. [» Hanging Clothes to Dry Strocel.com] Reference
Itiswool; I can feel its scratchiness with my fingers. From Wordnik.com. [Adrift] Reference
It is wool; I can feel its scratchiness with my fingers. From Wordnik.com. [Adrift] Reference
I have some throat-scratchiness, which I hope is not con crud. From Wordnik.com. [I live! Really.] Reference
He thought vaguely that he would have welcomed some scratchiness, 'or anything else familiar. From Wordnik.com. [Time Patrolman]
Its made from a non-wool-linen mix which means none of the scratchiness you get with wool tartans. From Wordnik.com. [Och, Man, It's the Jewish Tartan!] Reference
The longer they spoke, the more Arkady heard a sibilant S and the scratchiness of an unshaved chin. From Wordnik.com. [Wolves Eat Dogs]
Much of this film is silent and the audio scratchiness is apparent and a little obtrusive in spots. From Wordnik.com. [status check] Reference
I never liked Ronald Searle's scratchiness but the more I draw the more I appreciate how unscratchy he is. From Wordnik.com. [Ronald Searle’s Scrooge « Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog] Reference
I find a slip reduces the scratchiness and keeps the crinoline from bunching unattractively between the legs. From Wordnik.com. [Hey Viv! Need a Crinoline? - A Dress A Day] Reference
MARCIANO: You hear a lot of people on the scene, speaking about scratchiness in their throat, maybe getting sick. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 19, 2007] Reference
The sharp, unpleasant scratchiness in the wine that I didn't like had vanished, replaced by an interesting spicy warmth. From Wordnik.com. [Uncorked: Telling the difference between fine wine and Two Buck Chuck] Reference
And the scratchiness and discomfort of the situation can still bring a more beautiful person out in the tomorrow, post-fire. From Wordnik.com. [parallel universe] Reference
So sometimes you have a tenseness of a disagreement and sometimes there's just, you know, the scratchiness of not quite getting on. From Wordnik.com. [Interview with David Reyne and Kim Watkins, 9am with David and Kim - Transcript - The Hon Stephen Smith MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs] Reference
And I'm amazed that line-drying results in scratchiness - I've never ever encountered that, but then I do live in a place with wind. From Wordnik.com. [This Week's Pattern Story - A Dress A Day] Reference
With regards to the scratchiness, I seem to recall that people did wear a regular slip underneath so that the netting wouldn't scratch. From Wordnik.com. [Hey Viv! Need a Crinoline? - A Dress A Day] Reference
I've used assorted liquid dishwashing soaps on them, as well as scrubbing devices of varied scratchiness, and they're still in fine shape. From Wordnik.com. [Making Light: Open thread 135] Reference
The pots are completely silent; no scratchiness or dead spots what'soever. From Wordnik.com. [All Updates @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com] Reference
No audio out after a brief moment of scratchiness and it happen very suddenly. From Wordnik.com. [Discussions: Message List - root] Reference
Common symptoms of dry eye include feelings of stinging, burning, or scratchiness of the eyes. From Wordnik.com. [TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com] Reference
"If you only could see Mrs. Lamb, who used to be the very moral of a kitten, scratchiness and all!". From Wordnik.com. [Modern Broods] Reference
The only real attraction was 'Fourth Street', unless you wanted to alleviate your favorite cuts 'scratchiness. From Wordnik.com. [Expecting Rain] Reference
Some people find most Noro yarns too scratchy but for me, the joy of their appearance trumps the scratchiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Thinking Mother] Reference
His tone was so dejected that I felt a sinking at my heart, a scratchiness in my nose and a wateriness in my eyes. From Wordnik.com. [The Belovéd Vagabond] Reference
If you've ever negotiated icy trails, you know how loud the scratchiness can be, like a credit card rubbed over a stubbled face. From Wordnik.com. [Blogger KING] Reference
WIRED Layer of fuzzy bamboo fabric bonded to the inside works just as well as the wool that other suits use, without the scratchiness. From Wordnik.com. [Gadget Lab] Reference
Evaporative dry eye is characterized by dryness, scratchiness and, in severe cases, a burning sensation in the eye, says CEO Tim Willis. From Wordnik.com. [Boston Business News - Local Boston News | Boston Business Journal] Reference
Write in the nooood! okay maybe not considering the scratchiness of the desk chair.). From Wordnik.com. [Put on your Sunday clothes «] Reference
They lie across their father’s lap and listen to the aching scratchiness of the metal against cartilage. From Wordnik.com. [The Daughters] Reference
Today there was scratchiness in the committee. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2001] Reference
By Emily R i have come to like the scratchiness…. From Wordnik.com. [» Hanging Clothes to Dry Strocel.com] Reference
"scratchiness" of woolen. From Wordnik.com. [Makers of Many Things] Reference
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