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scuff
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- pronunciation:
- skuhf
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
scuffs, scuffing, scuffed |
definition 1: |
to drag the feet along while walking; shuffle.
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definition 2: |
to be or come to be damaged in appearance by scraping.
These soft shoes scuff easily. |
related words: |
fray, scrape |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to scrape (something) using the foot.
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definition 2: |
to damage the appearance of by scraping.
- similar words:
- scrape
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related words: |
graze, scratch |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
part of a surface whose appearance has been damaged by scuffing.
- similar words:
- fray
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definition 2: |
a variety of flat slipper without a back.
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related words: |
abrasion, fret |
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