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scotch

verb · noun

Simple meaning

A strong alcoholic drink made in Scotland.

Pronunciation

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skahch
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈskɑtʃ

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

  2. transitive

    To prevent (something) from being successful.

  3. transitive

    To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

  4. Make a small cut or score into

  5. transitive

    To cut or score; to wound superficially.

  6. transitive

    To block a wheel or other round object.

noun

  1. A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.

  2. A surface cut or abrasion.

  3. A slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

  4. Whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still

  5. A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.

  6. Scotch tape.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • scotch asphodelnounCompound term

    False asphodel having spikes of white flowers.

  • scotch broomnounCompound term

    Deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe.

  • scotch brothnounCompound term

    A thick soup made from beef or mutton with vegetables and pearl barley.

  • scotch eggnounCompound term

    Hard-cooked egg encased in sausage meat then breaded and deep-fried.

  • scotch firnounCompound term

    Medium large two-needled pine of northern Europe and Asia having flaking red-brown bark.

  • scotch galenounCompound term

    Bog shrub of north temperate zone having bitter-tasting fragrant leaves.

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Synonyms

Sense: hinder or prevent (the efforts or plans

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