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scab

/skæb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does scab mean?

noun, verb

A scab is a protective crust that forms over a wound, or a person who refuses to join a trade union. To scab is to work in a place where a trade union is on strike, or to betray a trust.

Example

"The scab on his knee was starting to itch."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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