scar

noun
[L12145]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : scar
  • plural : scars

Senses

  • area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury

scar

verb
[L12146]

Forms

  • simple present : scar
  • simple present, singular, third person : scars
  • simple past : scarred
  • present participle : scarring
  • past participle : scarred

Senses

  • to form a scar
  • to mark the skin permanently
  • to affect deeply in a traumatic manner