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
scratchcard,
scratcher,
scratches,
scratchie,
scratching,
scratching post,
scratchplate,
scratchproof,
scratchy,
scraw,
scrawl
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 GrileThe two things Abner valued most were a windmill and a scratching-post for hogs.
The Fiend's Delight |Dod Grile