scotch

A strong alcoholic drink made in Scotland from grain.

• He ordered a scotch.
• Would you like ice in your scotch?
• She gave him a bottle of scotch.

Similar words: Scotch whisky

Common phrases: scotch whisky, a scotch, scotch on ice

A block placed against a wheel or round object to stop it moving.

• Place a scotch behind the wheel.
• The wooden scotch stopped the log from rolling.
• They removed the scotches before moving the cart.

Similar words: chock, wedge

Common phrases: wheel scotch, wooden scotch

To show or state firmly that an idea or story is not true.

• She scotched the rumour immediately.
• The report scotched claims that the river was polluted.
• His statement failed to scotch speculation about his future.

Similar words: disprove, debunk, refute

Common phrases: scotch a rumour, scotch a myth, scotch speculation

To stop a plan or activity from succeeding or happening.

• The storm scotched our plans.
• Their disagreement scotched the deal.
• A sudden injury scotched her hopes of winning.

Similar words: prevent, thwart, foil

Common phrases: scotch a plan, scotch an attempt, scotch a deal