The cat scratches a post.

Meaning: This means that the cat is using its sharp claws to make marks or tears on a vertical support.

Choice of Words: Scratch is to make a mark or tear on a surface with sharp claws or nails. Post is a vertical support or pillar. Together, "Scratches a post" means the cat makes marks or tears on a vertical support using its sharp claws.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Cat scratches post happily.
• Cat scratches post, sharpens claws.
• The cat scratches the post.
• Cat scratches the scratching post.
• The cat scratches the post happily.
• Cat scratches on scratching post.
• Cat scratches post sharply.
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• The cat gently scratches the tree.