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n an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off n a depression scratched or carved into a surface n informal terms for money n a competitor who has withdrawn from competition n a line indicating the location of the …

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  1. n an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off n a depression scratched or carved into a surface n informal terms for money n a competitor who has withdrawn from competition n a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game n dry mash for poultry n a harsh noise made by scraping n poor handwriting n (golf) a handicap of zero strokes n an indication of damage v cause friction v cut the surface of; wear away the surface of v scrape or rub as if to relieve itching v postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled v remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line v gather (money or other resources) together over time v carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface