Bark scratched cat as it climbed.

Meaning: The cat got scratched by the rough outer layer of the tree as it was climbing.

Choice of Words: Bark is the rough, outer layer of a tree. Scratched means to make a mark on a surface with something sharp. Climbed means to move up or down a surface using hands and feet.

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Related Expressions

• The cat climbed the tree and scratched the bark.
• Cat's claws scratched gently at the rough bark.
• Claws scratched bark loud noise.
• The cat climbed up the tree, scratching the bark.
• The cat's sharp claws scratched the tree trunk.
• The cat's claws scratched the furniture.
• The cat scratched the dog's nose.
• Cat scratched post, sharpened claws.
• The naughty cat scratched the new furniture.
• Cat scratched couch lazily.