scratcher

• Nom désignant une personne, un outil ou un dispositif utilisé pour gratter, par exemple pour soulager une démangeaison ou faire des marques sur une surface.

A noun referring to a person, tool, or device used for scratching, such as to relieve an itch or mark a surface.

1. A person who scratchesB1informal

   An individual who scratches, especially to relieve an itch.

   personne qui gratte

   • He was a constant scratcher due to his allergy.
   • The dog is a persistent scratcher when it has fleas.
   • She became a nervous scratcher during the interview.

2. A tool for scratchingB2formal

   A device or implement used for scratching a surface.

   grattoir

   • He used a metal scratcher to remove the old paint.
   • The cat loves its cardboard scratcher.
   • The artist employed a fine-pointed scratcher for the etching.

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3. A workman who uses a scratching toolC1formal

   A laborer or artisan who uses a tool designed for scratching or scoring materials.

   ouvrier utilisant un outil à gratter

   • The stonemason worked as a scratcher, preparing the surface for carving.
   • The glass cutter was a skilled scratcher.
   • The floor installer used a scratcher to mark the tiles.

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