Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scabbed
Adjective
/skæbd/
Definition
Covered with scabs or having scabs on the surface.
Examples
- The scabbed area on his knee was healing nicely after the fall.
- She avoided touching the scabbed skin to prevent infection.
- After a storm, the once vibrant garden looked scabbed and neglected.
Meaning
Describes a surface that is marred by scabs, which are crusts that form over a wound as it heals.
Synonyms
- Crusty
- Scabby
- Coarse