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scratch along

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb scratch along has 1 sense
  1. scrape along, scrape by, scratch along, squeak by, squeeze by, rub along - manage one's existence barely; "I guess I can squeeze by on this lousy salary"
    --1 is one way to cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Term: Scratch Along

Description:

"Scratch along" refers to the act of moving or progressing slowly and with effort, often involving the use of scratching or scraping motions.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb
  • Adverb

Possible Senses:

1. Verb (Transitive): To move or progress slowly and laboriously by scratching or scraping.

2. Verb (Intransitive): To make progress with difficulty or with meager resources.

3. Adverb: Describing or indicating the manner of moving or progressing with effort.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She had to scratch along the rough surface of the wall to find her way out of the dark cave.
  2. Despite financial difficulties, the small startup managed to scratch along and survive in the competitive market.
  3. The old dog limped along the path, scratch along at a slow pace.

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