English dictionary

scotch

/sk/A//tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language

adj.pert

Examples
`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'.

Synonyms scots scottish

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to Scotland, its language, or its inhabitants; Scottish.

adjective

Source: webster1913

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

noun.shape

Synonyms score

Source: WordNet 3.0
whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still

noun.food

Synonyms malt whiskey malt whisky scotch malt whiskey scotch malt whisky scotch whiskey scotch whisky

Source: WordNet 3.0
The dialect or dialects of English spoken by the people of Scotland.

noun

Source: webster1913
A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a <i>scotch</i> for a wheel or a log on inclined ground.

noun

Source: webster1913
A slight cut or incision; a score.

noun

Source: webster1913

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

verb.social

Synonyms baffle bilk cross foil frustrate queer spoil thwart

Source: WordNet 3.0
make a small cut or score into

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cut superficially; to wound; to score.

verb

Source: webster1913