scotch: Meaning and Definition of

scotch

1. to put a definite end to; crush; stamp out; foil: to scotch a rumor; to scotch a plan.
2. to cut, gash, or score.
3. to injure so as to make harmless.
4. to block or prop with a wedge or chock.

1. a cut, gash, or score.
2. a block or wedge put under a wheel, barrel, etc., to prevent slipping.

scotch

1. scutch (defs. 2, 4).

Scotch

1. of Scottish origin; resembling or regarded as characteristic of Scotland or the Scottish people (used outside Scotland): Scotch plaid.
2. Scottish (def. 1).
3. (usually l.c.)frugal; provident; thrifty.

1. the Scottish people; Scots.
2. (often l.c.) See
3. Scots (def. 1).