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scab in Dutch

scab in Dutch is roofje, wondkorst — scab means a dry, hard crust that forms over a wound as it heals.

scab in Dutch

roofje
noun
An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.
wondkorst
noun
An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

What does "scab" mean?

  1. noun A dry, hard crust that forms over a wound as it heals.
    "She picked at the scab on her knee until it started bleeding again."
  2. noun An insulting term for a worker who continues working, or takes a striking worker's job, during a labour strike.
    "The picketers shouted "scab!" at anyone who crossed the line."
  3. verb To act as a strikebreaker.
    "He was accused of scabbing during the factory dispute."
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scab in a sentence

  • She picked at the scab on her knee until it started bleeding again.
  • The picketers shouted "scab!" at anyone who crossed the line.
  • He was accused of scabbing during the factory dispute.

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What is "scab" in Dutch?

"scab" in Dutch is roofje, wondkorst. scab means: A dry, hard crust that forms over a wound as it heals.

How do you use "scab" in a sentence?

Example: "She picked at the scab on her knee until it started bleeding again." In Dutch, "scab" is roofje, wondkorst.

Are there other ways to say "scab" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "scab": roofje, wondkorst.

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