scab
scab
skæb
skāb
/skˈæb/

Définition et signification de « scab » en anglais

to scab
01

former une croûte

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

briser une grève, travailler pendant une grève

take the place of work of someone on strike
Scab
01

croûte, escarre

a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
Exemples
Do n't pick at the scab; it helps the wound underneath to heal.
Ne grattez pas la croûte; elle aide la plaie en dessous à guérir.
02

an employee who continues working during a strike

Offensive
03

a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker

Offensive
Exemples
The scabs they hired had no experience and slowed production.
04

a worker who refuses to join a labor union

Exemples
He stayed a scab his whole career and never paid dues.
05

a contemptible or despicable person

Offensive
Slang
Exemples
Nobody talks to that scab after he betrayed the whole group.
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