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Meaning of scar

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scar

Pronunciation:/skɑː(ɹ)//skɑɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

  2. (by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.

  3. Any permanent mark resulting from damage.

verb

Definitions

  1. To mark the skin permanently.

  2. To form a scar.

  3. To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.

    Example: Seeing his parents die in a car crash scarred him for life.

scar

Pronunciation:/skɑː(ɹ)//skɑɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cliff or rock outcrop.

  2. A rock in the sea breaking out from the surface of the water.

  3. A bare rocky place on the side of a hill or mountain.