Meaning of the word scab in English
What does scab mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scab
US /skæb/
UK /skæb/
Noun
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a person who works while others are on strike; a strikebreaker
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The union members shouted at the scabs crossing the picket line.
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No one wants to be seen as a scab by their colleagues.
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Verb
1.
to form a scab
Example:
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The wound began to scab over.
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His knee was still red, but it was starting to scab.
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2.
to act as a strikebreaker
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He was accused of trying to scab during the factory strike.
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The union warned members not to scab.
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