English dictionary
scar
/sk/A/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an indication of damage
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A mark in the skin or flesh of an animal, made by a wound or ulcer, and remaining after the wound or ulcer is healed; a cicatrix; a mark left by a previous injury; a blemish; a disfigurement.
Source: webster1913
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An isolated or protruding rock; a steep, rocky eminence; a bare place on the side of a mountain or steep bank of earth.
Source: webster1913
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A marine food fish, the scarus, or parrot fish.
Source: webster1913
verb
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mark with a scar
ExamplesThe skin disease scarred his face permanently.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To mark with a scar or scars.
Source: webster1913
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To form a scar.
Source: webster1913