scab
scab
skæb
skāb
British pronunciation
/skˈæb/

Definice a význam slova „scab“ v angličtině

to scab
01

tvořit strup, zarůstat strupem

to form a scab, a crust of dry blood that forms over a wound as it recovers
02

zlomit stávku, pracovat během stávky

take the place of work of someone on strike
01

strup, krusta

a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
example
Příklady
The scab protected the cut on his chin as it transformed into new skin.
Strup chránil řez na jeho bradě, když se proměnil v novou kůži.
02

an employee who continues working during a strike

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03

a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker

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example
Příklady
Temp agencies made a fortune supplying scabs during big strikes.
04

a worker who refuses to join a labor union

example
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Being labeled a scab cost him a lot of friendships on the job.
05

a contemptible or despicable person

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example
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That backstabbing scab sold out everyone to save his own skin.
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