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scratching post

scratching post

Meaning of scratching post

living beings pets noun

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British English/ˈskrætʃɪŋ pəʊst/
American English/ˈskrætʃɪŋ poʊst/
Russian transcription[kɐɡtʲɪˈtot͡ɕkə]
scratching post
scratching post - когтеточка
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scratching post with Russian translation

scratching post usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Кошка пользуется когтеточкой.

The cat uses the scratching post.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scratching post / scratching pad / cat tree / cat condo / cat tower / scratching mat

🇬🇧English
scratching post

Primary term: a vertical post designed for cats to scratch.

B1Very Often

I bought a scratching post for my cat to save the sofa.

Я купил(а) когтеточку для кошки, чтобы спасти диван.

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🇬🇧English
scratching pad

Flat pad for scratching; usually lower or horizontal compared with a vertical post.

B1Often

She prefers the scratching pad on the floor to the tall post.

Ей больше нравится царапать плоскую подушку на полу, чем высокую стойку.

C
🇬🇧English
cat tree

Multi-level climbing furniture for cats that often includes scratching surfaces and sleeping spots.

B1Very Often

The cat tree has several scratching posts and two beds.

В cat tree есть несколько когтеточек и два лежака.

C
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cat condo

Furniture with enclosed cubbies/compartments for cats; may include scratching areas.

B1Often

The cat condo doubles as a scratching area and a hideaway.

Cat condo служит и местом для царапания, и укрытием.

C
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cat tower

Tall multi-level climbing furniture similar to a cat tree, often with scratching posts.

B1Often

The cat tower fits in the corner and has three scratching posts.

Cat tower поместился в углу и имеет три когтеточки.

S
🇬🇧English
scratching mat

A mat designed for cats to scratch, usually placed on the floor; simpler than a post.

B1Often

Place the scratching mat by the door to protect the floor.

Поставь когтеточку-коврик у двери, чтобы защитить пол.

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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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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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