Word: scratchplate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scratch
plate
Definition: A pickguard; a piece of plastic or other (often laminated) material that is placed on the body of a guitar, mandolin or similar plucked string instrument
Morphemes:
Affix: scratch
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any flat piece of material such as coated glass or plastic.