scratching post
scratching post
living beings pets noun
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scratching post with Russian translation
scratching post usage examples
Кошка пользуется когтеточкой.
The cat uses the scratching post.
Я покупаю маленькую когтеточку.
I buy a small scratching post.
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scratching post belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
scratching post synonyms
What's the difference between scratching post / scratching pad / cat tree / cat condo / cat tower / scratching mat
Primary term: a vertical post designed for cats to scratch.
I bought a scratching post for my cat to save the sofa.
Я купил(а) когтеточку для кошки, чтобы спасти диван.
Flat pad for scratching; usually lower or horizontal compared with a vertical post.
She prefers the scratching pad on the floor to the tall post.
Ей больше нравится царапать плоскую подушку на полу, чем высокую стойку.
Multi-level climbing furniture for cats that often includes scratching surfaces and sleeping spots.
The cat tree has several scratching posts and two beds.
В cat tree есть несколько когтеточек и два лежака.
Furniture with enclosed cubbies/compartments for cats; may include scratching areas.
The cat condo doubles as a scratching area and a hideaway.
Cat condo служит и местом для царапания, и укрытием.
Tall multi-level climbing furniture similar to a cat tree, often with scratching posts.
The cat tower fits in the corner and has three scratching posts.
Cat tower поместился в углу и имеет три когтеточки.
A mat designed for cats to scratch, usually placed on the floor; simpler than a post.
Place the scratching mat by the door to protect the floor.
Поставь когтеточку-коврик у двери, чтобы защитить пол.
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How to pronounce scratching post and what this word means
scratching post translation: когтеточка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scratching post
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ pəʊst/
scratching post translation
когтеточка
scratching post examples
The cat uses the scratching post.
scratching post transcription
/ˈskrætʃɪŋ pəʊst/, /ˈskrætʃɪŋ poʊst/
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Questions about this word
scratching post meaning: what does it mean?
living beings pets noun
scratching post pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scratching post is pronounced as /ˈskrætʃɪŋ pəʊst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scratching post definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat uses the scratching post. Translation: Кошка пользуется когтеточкой.
Is scratching post part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, scratching post (когтеточка) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scratching post part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, scratching post (когтеточка) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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