<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>To put a definite end to; crush; stamp out; foil: to scotch a rumor; to scotch a plan.</li><li>To cut, gash, or score.</li><li>To injure so as to make harmless.</li><li>To block or prop with a wedge or chock.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A cut, gash, or score.</li><li>A block or wedge put under a wheel, barrel, etc., to prevent slipping.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>