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SCOTCHING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Scotching.

Scotching - as an adjective

Of or relating to or characteristic of scotland or its people or culture or its english dialect or gaelic language

Example: "Scots gaelic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scotsscottish

Scotching - as a noun

Whiskey distilled in scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malt whiskeymalt whiskyscotch malt whiskeyscotch malt whiskyscotch whiskeyscotch whisky
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
whiskeywhisky
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
score

Scotching - as an adjective satellite

Avoiding waste

Example: "An economical meal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
economicalfrugalsparingstinting

Scotching - as a verb

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

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bafflebilkcrossfoilfrustratespoilthwart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludeprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a small cut or score into

Example Sentences

"He was scotching the rumors about his relationship with the actress."
"The company is scotching its plans to expand overseas."
"The chef was scotching the garlic before adding it to the dish."
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Word Game Points

Is SCOTCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scotching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCOTCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SCOTCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scotching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCOTCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SCOTCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scotching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCOTCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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