scotch

1. A surface cut or abrasion.
2. A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
3. 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

1. To cut or score; to wound superficially.
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. To clothe or cover up.

1. (as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland.

   The Scotch are a hardy bunch.

2. Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.

   Paul has drunk a lot of Scotch.

3. Any variety of Scotch.

   My favorite Scotches are Glenlivet and Laphroaig.

4. A glass of Scotch.

   Gimme a Scotch.

adjective

Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

noun

Scotch tape

verb

(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.