scratter

/ˈskrætər/

Definitions

1. noun

a small bird, typically a sparrow or a titmouse, that makes a scratching or scuttling noise

“The scratter perched on the windowsill, chirping and flapping its wings.”

2. verb

to make a scratching or scuttling noise, typically with the feet

“The cat was scratching the carpet with its claws, so I had to scratter it with a broom.”

Synonyms

  • scratcher
  • scuttler

Antonyms

  • silencer
  • stillness