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scab [sk&b]

 The word "scab" refers to a crusty, hard layer that forms on a wound during the healing process. It can also be used as a derogatory term for someone who betrays a group or breaks a strike.

💡 Examples of using the word "scab" in sentences:

1️⃣ "After falling off his bike, a scab formed on Peter's knee as it healed."

2️⃣ "During the strike, the company hired scab workers to replace the protesting employees."

📌 Summary: The word "scab" can mean a crusty layer on a healing wound or a term for someone who breaks a strike or betrays a group.		  

Explain the word "scab". Give some examples of using the word "scab" in sentences.