scar

/skˈɑː/

/ˈskɑɹ/

Scar

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

synonyms : cicatrice

an indication of damage

synonyms : mark

to scar

MAIN VERB

to leave a mark on the skin after the injured tissue has healed

synonyms : mark

Examples

1. She had a scar just below her knee from a childhood bike accident.

2. She had a tiny scar on her knee from a childhood accident.

3. He had a scar running down his left cheek.

4. The scar started just above her ankle and went all the way up inside her leg.