scratches
scratch-es
noun
Superficial marks or slight wounds caused by scraping.
"The cat left scratches on the new sofa."
verb
To mark or damage a surface with a sharp object.
"Be careful not to scratch the paintwork on the car."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: scratch line, starting line, start, expunge, excise, strike, scrub, call off, cancel, fret, rub, chafe