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scratch
1. Billiards snooker
a. a shot that results in a penalty, as when the cue ball enters the pocket
b. a lucky shot
2. poultry food
scratch [skrach]
(computer science)
To remove data or to set up its identifying labels so that new data can be written over it.
1.scratch - (From "scratchpad") Describes a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes; one that can be scribbled on without loss. Usually in the combining forms "scratch memory", "scratch register", "scratch disk", "scratch tape", "scratch volume".

See also scratch monkey.
2.scratch - (primarily IBM) To delete (as in a file).


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