scratch off
phrasal verb
scratched off; scratching off; scratches off
1
: to remove (something) from an object or surface by rubbing with a sharp edge or tool
2
: to draw a line through (something that is written down)
He scratched his name off the list.
Examples of scratch off in a Sentence
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For the new cards, the buyer peels off a sticker to reveal the QR code, and the recipient will then scratch off a line that reveals a code to enter on their smartphone for redemption.
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Umar Shakir, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
Without proper packaging, experts say, the funds stored on gift cards are vulnerable because their barcodes and PIN numbers, concealed only by a scratch off sticker, are visible.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 July 2024
Lottery Winner:Woman gives away over $100,000 after scratching off $1 million lottery prize: 'Pay it forward'
Powerball winning numbers for 08/03/2024
The winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 3 were 33, 13, 61, 40 and 60 with a Powerball of 20.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
The customer, who did not want to be publicly identified, scratched off the bar code on the front of the tickets and asked the clerk, Meet Patel, 23, of Murfreesboro, to see if either tickets were winners, Lt. Det.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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Umar Shakir, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
Without proper packaging, experts say, the funds stored on gift cards are vulnerable because their barcodes and PIN numbers, concealed only by a scratch off sticker, are visible.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 July 2024
Lottery Winner:Woman gives away over $100,000 after scratching off $1 million lottery prize: 'Pay it forward'
Powerball winning numbers for 08/03/2024
The winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 3 were 33, 13, 61, 40 and 60 with a Powerball of 20.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
The customer, who did not want to be publicly identified, scratched off the bar code on the front of the tickets and asked the clerk, Meet Patel, 23, of Murfreesboro, to see if either tickets were winners, Lt. Det.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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“Scratch off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20off. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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