Definitions for scab
scab
scab
Spelling: [skab]
IPA: /skæb/
Scab is a 4 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.
You can make 35 anagrams from letters in scab (abcs).
Definitions for scab
noun
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the incrustation that forms over a sore or wound during healing.
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Veterinary Pathology. a mangy disease in animals, especially sheep; scabies.
Compare itch (def 10).
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Plant Pathology.
a disease of plants characterized by crustlike lesions on the affected parts and caused by a fungus or bacterium.
one of these crustlike lesions.
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a worker who refuses to join a labor union or to participate in a union strike, who takes a striking worker's place on the job, or the like.
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Slang. a rascal or scoundrel.
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Metallurgy.
a projection or roughness on an ingot or casting from a defective mold.
a surface defect on an iron or steel piece resulting from the rolling in of scale.
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Carpentry. a short, flat piece of wood used for various purposes, as binding two timbers butted together or strengthening a timber at a weak spot.
verb (used without object)
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to become covered with a scab.
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to act or work as a scab.
Origin of scab
1200-50; 1800-10 for def 4; Middle English Old Norse skabb scab, itch; cf. shabby, shave
Examples for scab
Do you know, Guy, I think we shall have no scab in the fold this year.
Threats against "scabs" were shouted out, the word "scab" arose on every side.
In his heart of hearts, he sympathised with the strikers and hated this "scab."
When the scab was all off, the nose was found to be quite uninjured.
This scab is caused by a fungous growth on the surface of the potato.
The feeling was like a scab Simon knew he should not pick but could not let alone.
"You'll never get it finished with scab labor, Mr. Tyler," says Hartley.
Some are unhealthy, subject to the attacks of scab and rosette.
With the same (or Bordeaux for scab) just after the blossoms fall.
In those days they used a scab from the arm of someone who had been vaccinated.