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scuff

/skʌf/verb

उच्चारण स्कफ़

रगड़कर निशान डालना, घिस देना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T]

    to make a mark on a smooth surface when you rub it against something rough

    रगड़कर निशान डालना, घिस देना

    • He scuffed his new shoes on the steps.
    • The floor was scuffed by the furniture.
    • The children scuffed their shoes while playing football.
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    • Try not to scuff the polished floor with your sandals.
    • The new bag was already scuffed at the corners.

    Synonyms scrape graze scratch

  2. 2

    [I/T]

    to drag your feet along the ground as you walk

    पैर घसीटकर चलना

    • The boy scuffed along the path.
    • He scuffed his feet sadly as he walked home from school.
    • The tired boy scuffed along behind his father.
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    • She scuffed her feet in the dust and said nothing.
    • Stop scuffing your feet on the carpet.

    Synonyms shuffle

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a mark made on a surface by rubbing or scraping

    रगड़ का निशान

    • There were black scuffs on the kitchen floor.
    • Her new shoes already had a scuff on the toe.
    • He rubbed the scuff off his shoes with a cloth.
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    • The table has a few scuffs but is still in good shape.
    • There was a dark scuff on the wall near the door.
◇Word family
scuffed adjective