Lexic.us

Definition of Scotch

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

2. Verb. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. "Sam cannot scotch Sue "; "Foil your opponent"

3. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language. "`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'"

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

5. Verb. Make a small cut or score into.

6. Adjective. Avoiding waste. "`scotch' is used only informally"

Definition of Scotch

1. a. Of or pertaining to Scotland, its language, or its inhabitants; Scottish.

2. n. The dialect or dialects of English spoken by the people of Scotland.

3. v. t. To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping.

4. n. A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground.

5. v. t. To cut superficially; to wound; to score.

6. n. A slight cut or incision; a score.

Definition of Scotch

1. to put a definite end to [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scotch

scorpion shell scorpion venoms scorpion weed Scorpio the Scorpion Scorpius scorse scorsed scorser scorsers scorses

Scorsese scorsing scorzonera Scorzonera hispanica Scot Scotch scotched scotches scotching scotchman

Scotchman Scotchwoman Scotch and soda Scotch asphodel Scotch broom Scotch broth Scotch cramp Scotch egg Scotch fir Scotch gale

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