Definition
- Plural
Marks or text that are cut or carved into a surface.
The ancient cave walls were covered in indecipherable scratchings.
Archaeologists discovered ancient scratchings on the fragments of stone.
He left some scratchings on the table.
- Plural
Hasty or messy handwriting or notes, especially those written quickly.
I jotted down some scratchings in a hurry.
The doctor's handwriting was like scratchings, very difficult to read.
He made some scratchings on the paper, keeping a casual record of his thoughts.