scratching post


noun

a block or post of wood, usually covered with carpeting, on which a cat can use its claws.

Origin of scratching post

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby scratching post

Example sentences from the Web for scratching post

  • Disgusted with the selfish heartlessness of society, Joab shambled off and was passing the scratching-post without noticing her.

    The Fiend's Delight |Dod Grile
  • The two things Abner valued most were a windmill and a scratching-post for hogs.

    The Fiend's Delight |Dod Grile