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A surface cut or abrasion.

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

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

Example: a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground

To cut or score; to wound superficially.

To prevent (something) from being successful.

Example: The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.

To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

Example: The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.

To block a wheel or other round object.

Example: The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.

(as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland.

Example: The Scotch are a hardy bunch.

Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.

Example: Paul has drunk a lot of Scotch.

Any variety of Scotch.

Example: My favorite Scotches are Glenlivet and Laphroaig.

A glass of Scotch.

Example: Gimme a Scotch.

Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

Scotch tape

(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.