scuff

  • 21scuff|proof — «SKUHF PROOF», adjective. resistant to scuffing: »scuffproof leather …

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  • 22scuff mark — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms scuff mark : singular scuff mark plural scuff marks a mark on the surface of something where it has been rubbed against something rough …

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  • 23scuff plate — noun Etymology: scuff (I) : a protective metal plate; specifically : one fitting over the threshold of the door of an automotive vehicle to cover the flanges of the side body panels …

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  • 24scuff — /skuf/, v.t. 1. to scrape (something) with one s foot or feet. 2. to rub or scrape (one s foot or feet) over something. 3. to mar by scraping or hard use, as shoes or furniture. 4. Chiefly Scot. a. to brush against, as in passing. b. to brush… …

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  • 25scuff — Synonyms and related words: ablate, ablation, abrade, abrase, abrasion, abrasive, amble, attrition, barge, bark, blemish, bloody, bowl along, break, buffing, bundle, burn, burnishing, chafe, chafing, check, chip, claw, clump, concussion, crack,… …

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  • 26scuff — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. scratch, abrade, scrape; disfigure. See friction. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. clamor, sound, scrape; see noise 2 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. see scrape IV (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb To drag… …

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  • 27scuff — vb British to attack, beat up. A term used by young street gang members in London since around 2000. ► They scuffed him. She got scuffed …

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  • 28scuff — skÊŒf n. scratching or scraping sound; act of scratching or scraping; flat heeled slipper that covers only the toes; abrasion, scratch mark, mark caused by scuffing v. walk while dragging one s feet; scratch, cause an abrasion; become scratched… …

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  • 29scuff — cuffs …

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  • 30scuff — verb scrape (a shoe or other object) against something. ↘[often as adjective scuffed] mark by scuffing. ↘drag (one s feet) when walking. noun a mark made by scuffing. Origin C18: perh. of imitative origin …

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