Scabs Meaning in English
word · lemma: scab
Definition
Dry, rough protective crusts that form over a healing wound. In a different context, 'scabs' can refer to people who work during a strike, replacing striking workers.
Usage & Nuances
Most common meaning is about wounds healing (medical/child vocabulary). As slang, 'scab' is a strongly negative word in labor contexts and can be offensive. 'Pick at scabs' is a common phrase for touching/healing wounds. Be careful with the plural: 'scabs' for injuries, 'scabs' for strike-breakers.
Example Sentences
She has scabs on her knees from falling.
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Don't pick at your scabs.
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After a few days, scabs form and the wound heals.
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The kids came back from the park with dirt and scabs everywhere.
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Workers called those who crossed the picket line "scabs."
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Some kids compare their scabs as a badge of honor after a fall.
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