see|Scotch
English

Pronunciation
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:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�t�|-�t�

Noun
en-noun|es|-

1. A block for a wheel or other round object.

Derived terms

Verb
en-verb

1. transitive To prevent (something) from being successful.

#:The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.

1. transitive To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

#: ''The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.

1. transitive To block a wheel or other round object.

#: The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.

1. transitive|textile manufacturing To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.

#: Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. ¹

Synonyms
(prevent (something) from being successful): foil, put the kibosh on, thwart
(block a wheel): chock, block

French

Pronunciation
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w:IPA|IPA: /sk�t�/
w:SAMPA|SAMPA: /skOtS/

Noun
scotch m

1. Scotch (whisky)
2. Scotch tape, sticky tape

Category:Alcoholic beverages

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