Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scarify
verb
/ˈskarəˌfī/
Definition
To make shallow cuts in soil or surface material, or to damage lightly.
Examples
- Before planting the seeds, we need to scarify the soil.
- The gardener scarified the lawn to encourage better air circulation.
- He used a rake to scarify the surface of the flower bed.
Meaning
Scarify usually refers to the act of scratching or cutting a surface, particularly in gardening or agriculture, as a way to prepare the ground for planting or to improve growth conditions.
Synonyms
- abrade
- scratch
- score
- cultivate
