scratcher

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a workman who uses a tool for scratching
  2. noun a person who scratches to relieve an itch
  3. noun a device used for scratching

Etymology

From scratch + -er.

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workman

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