(idiomatic) To barely begin; to see or do only a fraction of what is possible.

(idiomatic) sufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality

a lottery ticket containing sections covered with an opaque waxy film which may be removed by scratching to reveal symbols that show whether or not a prize has been won

Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from ground level.

A publication that lists the horses withdrawn from a day's horse races, along with the betting odds and statistics for the horses that are running.

Describing any of various products that are impregnated with a substance that releases an odour when scratched

A wooden post, wrapped in a piece of carpet (or similar material), that a domestic cat is encouraged to scratch (rather than the furniture).

Chicken feed consisting of random mixed grains such as corn, wheat, barley, sorghum and milling by-products. / (informal, idiomatic) Cramped or illegible handwriting.

plural of scratch card

(sports) A team, often brought together on a one-off basis, composed of players who normally play for different sides.