Dot and Scratch

Dot

Dot noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.

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Scratch and dot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead the word "Dot" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: dotty

Scratch noun - A harsh grating sound.

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Dot and scratch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dot" instead the word "Scratch" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

certain	certain dot	certain scratch
single	single dot	single scratch
visible	visible dot	visible scratch
simple	simple dot	simple scratch
Other adjectives: poor, small, serious, little, tiny, minor, random.

In "An Itch in Time," Elmer's dog turns all kinds of crazy color patterns (including polka-dot and plaid) as he fights the urge to scratch.

Source: Through a Face Full of Fur
To actually build any of them up required buying the first dot from scratch.

Source: Someday This Will Come in Handy

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