scabs

[US]/skæbz/
[UK]/skæbz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.crust formed over a wound; plant disease causing spots; workers who refuse to join a strike; individuals undermining strikers

Phrases & Collocations

pick scabs

scabs form

scabs fall

scabs heal

scabs itch

scabs appear

scabs develop

scabs remain

scabs hurt

scabs bleed

Example Sentences

he picked at the scabs on his knee.

scabs can form after a cut or scrape.

it's important not to pick at your scabs.

the doctor said the scabs would heal in a week.

she covered the scabs with a bandage.

he was worried about the scabs on his arm.

scabs are a natural part of the healing process.

he tried to hide the scabs with makeup.

she noticed the scabs were getting smaller.

don't scratch the scabs or you might get an infection.

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