scotch

• Adjetivo usado para descrever algo relacionado à Escócia ou para descrever um caráter cauteloso, econômico ou frugal.

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.

   Econômico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparingthrifty

   Antônimosextravagantlavishprodigalspendthriftsquanderingwasteful

• Substantivo que designa um pequeno corte, arranhão ou entalhe superficial, geralmente feito como marca para contagem ou para indicar algo.

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.

   Corte superficial

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscutincisionnicknotchscratch

• Verbo que significa pôr fim a algo ou suprimir algo de forma decisiva, como um boato, um plano ou uma ideia.

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.

   Frustrar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockderailfoilfrustrateimpedepreventquashquellscuttlesquashstopsuppressthwart

   Antônimosaidencouragefacilitatepromote

2. Make a small cut or scoreC2formal

   To make a shallow cut or mark on a surface.

   Fazer um pequeno corte ou entalhe

   • 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.

   Sinônimosincisenicknotchscorescratch