scratch

It plans to devote a majority of its capital to projects that involve building from scratch on undeveloped land.

She scratches the aboatia under his chin, and Woo’s tail flaps back and forth.

Nutsawoo was their pet squirrel, and the children spoiled him with treats and head scratches as often as the furry rascal would let them.

This was particularly time-consuming, for no matter how long the children scratched, the greedy squirrel always demanded more.

Sleeping Penelope scratched her nose and pulled the covers over her head.