The cat scratched the dog's nose.

Meaning: This sentence describes a cat making a mark on a dog's face with its claws.

Choice of Words: Scratched means to make a mark on something with your fingernails or claws. Nose is the part of the face that you smell with. When you say "scratched the nose," you're describing an animal making a mark on another animal's face with its claws.

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• Cat scratched dog's nose sharply.
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