scratch

   1.  [from  scratchpad]  adj.  Describes a data structure or recording
   medium  attached  to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes;
   one that can be {scribble}d on without loss. Usually in the combining
   forms  scratch  memory, scratch register, scratch disk, scratch tape,
   scratch volume. See also {scratch monkey}.

   2. [primarily IBM, also Commodore] vt. To delete (as in a file).

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