To contour along the surface of while maintaining continuous contact.

Inflected Forms(s):

Scratching (adjective), Scratches (plural), Scratched (past tense)

Comments:

Scratches can be effected using Natural Weapons or Man-Made Weapons.

Scratch can refer to the act (i.e. the maneuver) or the result (i.e. the damage).

Scratches most typically are used to create tears, rips, or gouges on the target surface, but damage to the target is not a requirement.

Scratches are most commonly executed using the tip(s) of a weapon.

Scratches differ from rakes in that a scratch can be enacted using a single surface contact - rakes require multiple contact points.

Scratches require at least a Surface Contact range of depth.

Example(s):

Delivering a finger slice to the opponent's eye would create a scratch on the eye.

Opposite(s):

Poke

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Contact, Contour, Focus, Hammer, Gouge, Hook, Intent, Lift, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Angle of Contact, Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Path of Execution, Path of Travel, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Surface Contact, Weapon Alignment

Related Basic(s):

Claw, Gouge, Rake, Rip, Slice, Tear