scab
scab
skæb
skāb
/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
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

Offensive
03

a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker

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

a worker who refuses to join a labor union

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

a contemptible or despicable person

Offensive
Slang
Příklady
That backstabbing scab sold out everyone to save his own skin.
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