scotch

verb8

1. •
   To cut or score; to wound superficially.

   • We have scotched the snake, not killed it. — 1606
2. •
   To prevent (something) from being successful.

   • The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.
3. •
   To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

   • The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.
4. •
   To block a wheel or other round object.

   • The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.
5. •
   To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
6. •
   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. http://www.google.com/patents?id=DXdGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP3&vq=scotched&dq=scotching
7. •
   (slang) To rape.
8. •
   (no longer used) To clothe or cover up.

noun4

1. •
   A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.

   • a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground
2. •
   Clipping of Scotch tape.
3. •
   A surface cut or abrasion.
4. •
   A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.

noun3

1. •
   whiskey made in Scotland, a strong brown alcoholic drink

   • Paul has drunk a lot of Scotch.
2. •
   Any variety of Scotch.

   • My favorite Scotches are Glenlivet and Laphroaig.
3. •
   A glass of Scotch.

   • Gimme a Scotch.

adjective1

1. •
   (old-fashioned) Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

   • Behind all his assumed unsocialism there lay a true warm heart; nor could anything be kindlier than the welcome which, whenever they did come to him, any of his Scotch relatives received. — 1801