scrape along
scrape by
scratch along
squeak by
squeeze by
rub along

Soarnes showed them how to scratch behind the ears and along the back of the dog.

The rain beat at the high dormer window, and I could hear pigeons scratching along the ledge below.

He tensed in delicious apprehension as she scratched her nails along the inside of his thigh.

Rod scratched along his jaw; the bone-conduction microphone would pick up the sound.

Without conscious thought, he reached out and scratched the dog along the back where he knew it itched.

Then he scratched the bunch along his leg.

With great zeal Falael scratched an area along his belly.

The nails scratched their way along the wood.

Too little wind, and insufficient lift is available to stay airborne (pilots end up scratching along the slope).

He scratched along their flanks, gently at first, then in a frenzy.