The term SCRATCH TARGET is composed of two words, ITCH and SCRATCH. ITCH is a four-letter word which means to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub or SCRATCH it. SCRATCH is a six-letter word which means to make a long, shallow cut or mark on the surface of something with your fingernail or a sharp object. Together, the term SCRATCH TARGET refers to a target that is scratched or marked in some way. This could be used in a variety of contexts, such as a target in a shooting range or a target in a game of darts.