to scab
01
skorpa över, bilda en skorpa
to form a scab, a crust of dry blood that forms over a wound as it recovers
02
bryta en strejk, arbeta under en strejk
take the place of work of someone on strike
Scab
01
skorpa, sårskorpa
a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
Exempel
The scab on the scrape turned brown and gradually disappeared.
Skorpan på skråman blev brun och försvann gradvis.
02
an employee who continues working during a strike
Offensive
03
a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker
Offensive
Exempel
The union blacklisted all the scabs who were brought in during the dispute.
04
a worker who refuses to join a labor union
Exempel
The older guys still resent the young scab who would n't sign up.
05
a contemptible or despicable person
Offensive
Slang
Exempel
The whole neighborhood treats him like a scab since the theft.
