scotch

• Adjektiv, das sich auf Schottland bezieht oder eine vorsichtige, sparsame oder wirtschaftliche Art beschreibt.

An adjective used to describe something as being from or relating to Scotland, or to describe a cautious, thrifty, or economical nature.

1. Economical or thriftyC1formalbritish

   Characterized by careful management of resources to avoid waste; frugal.

   sparsam

   • Her scotch habits allowed her to save a significant amount of money.
   • He took a scotch approach to household expenses, never buying unnecessary items.
   • The scotch use of materials ensured nothing was thrown away.

   Synonymecarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparingthrifty

   Antonymeextravagantlavishprodigalspendthriftsquanderingwasteful

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen oberflächlichen Kratzer oder eine Kerbe bezeichnet, oft als Zählmarkierung angebracht.

A noun referring to a slight surface cut or notch, often made as a mark to keep a tally.

1. Slight surface cut or notchC2formalbritish

   A small cut or mark on a surface, often used as a tally or record.

   Kerbe

   • He made a scotch on the wood to keep count of the days.
   • The carpenter carved a scotch into the beam as a measurement mark.
   • Old sailors would cut a scotch for each ship they spotted.

   Synonymecutincisionnicknotchscratch

• Verb, das bedeutet, einer Sache ein Ende zu setzen oder sie entschieden zu unterdrücken, zum Beispiel ein Gerücht, einen Plan oder eine Idee. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu widerlegen oder zu entkräften.

A verb meaning to put an end to or decisively suppress something, such as a rumor, plan, or idea.

1. Hinder or preventC1formal

   To put an end to or block something, such as efforts, plans, or desires.

   Vereiteln

   • The new evidence scotched the rumor completely.
   • The government's decision scotched any hope of a quick resolution.
   • Her sharp criticism scotched his ambitious plans.

   Synonymeblockderailfoilfrustrateimpedepreventquashquellscuttlesquashstopsuppressthwart

   Antonymeaidencouragefacilitatepromote

2. Make a small cut or scoreC2formal

   To make a shallow cut or mark on a surface.

   Einen kleinen Einschnitt oder eine Kerbe machen

   • He scotched the wood with a knife to mark the measurement.
   • The craftsman scotched the leather before stitching.
   • She carefully scotched the paper to create a fold line.

   Synonymeincisenicknotchscorescratch