Scratch and Shave

Scratch

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

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

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

Shave

Shave verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.

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

Nearby Words: shaved, shaving, shaver, shaven

Common collocations

arm scratch arm shave arm
word scratch word shave word
face scratch face shave face
hair scratch hair shave hair
Other words: head, back, butt, skin, cat, bits, pubes, heads.
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