To scratch is a verb and a scratch is a noun.
Well a scratch on your face would be 'a scratch' so it would be a thing, or a noun. But to scratch something would be an action or a verb; 'to scratch' is an action word and a verb.
The verb in the sentence is scratch.Verbs are actions or "doing" words. To scratch something is an action.
Scratch is a verb. The past tense form is scratched. Example: The cat scratched my arm.
He couldn't stop itching the rash.Persistent itching should be checked by a doctor.He was itching for a response from her.
The present participle of the verb to scratch is scratching. The past participle is scratched.
Start from scratch is an idiom it is not a part of speech. It contains a verb -start, a preposition - from and a noun - scratch
When the dog wants to go out, she will scratch at the door. Did you scratch your arm climbing out of the tree? Please don't scratch your mosquito bites! Could you scratch my back?
scribble, scrawl, scratch
A verb is an action word, so I guess pounce, scratch, hiss, purr, etc.
"Scratches" can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to marks or abrasions on a surface. As a verb, it describes the action of making marks or abrasions on a surface.
My cat scratch me badly