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scotch

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Noun

  1. A surface cut or abrasion.
  2. A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
  3. A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
  4. Alternative form of Scotch (“whisky”).
  5. Scotch tape.
  6. Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.
  7. Any variety of Scotch.
  8. A glass of Scotch.

Verb

  1. To cut or score; to wound superficially.
  2. To prevent (something) from being successful.
  3. To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
  4. To block a wheel or other round object.
  5. To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
  6. To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
  7. To clothe or cover up.
  8. To rape.

Adjective

  1. Alternative form of Scotch (“Scottish”)
  2. Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

Proper noun

  1. The Scots language.
  2. The Scottish dialect of English.
  3. The people of Scotland.
  4. The opening 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4.

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