scab — a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing
Pronunciation (IPA): /skæb/
Korean meaning: 상처가 아물 때 생기는 딱지
Korean pronunciation: 스캡 (강세: 스캡)
Example Sentences
- My little brother keeps picking his scab like it's a winning lottery ticket.
- The scab on my knee finally fell off after two weeks.
- During the factory strike, crossing workers were labeled as scabs.
scab
NOUN//skæb//
a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing
Protective crust over healing wound
In the lab, grab the scab for closer examination!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 노르웨이어 'skabb'에서 유래되어 '긁다, 긁어내다'는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 상처에 생기는 딱지를 긁어내는 행위와 연관되어 현재의 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother keeps picking his scab like it's a winning lottery ticket.”
“The scab on my knee finally fell off after two weeks.”
“During the factory strike, crossing workers were labeled as scabs.”
“She waited patiently for the scab to heal naturally without interference.”
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