scotching Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
    • What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
    • foil your opponent
  2. verb make a small cut or score into
    scotch.

WordNet


Scotch"ing noun
Definitions
  1. (Masonry) Dressing stone with a pick or pointed instrument.

Webster 1913