scotch

Meanings

Noun

• 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.
• Alternative of Scotch
• Scotch tape

Verb

• To cut or score; to wound superficially.
• To prevent (something) from being successful.
• To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
• To block a wheel or other round object.
• To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
• To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
• To clothe or cover up.
• To rape.

Adjective

• Alternative of Scotch

Origin

• From Middle English scocchen ("to cut"), perhaps from Anglo-Norman escocher, from es- (from Latin ex-) + Old French coche ("notch"). Not related to Scotch.
• From 3M's Scotch tape.