"Scabs" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A scab is a protective layer that forms on the skin after a wound has dried and healed to some extent. It is essentially a crust or patch that covers the area, helping to prevent further damage and promote further healing.
Usage examples of "scabs":
After a fight at the construction site, several scabs were employed to finish the building project on time.
The frail old man's scabs on his knees indicated that he had fallen.
After receiving several negative grades on her assignments, the student became a scab and stopped attending classes.
The scabs on the wound reminded him of the surgery he had undergone.
As a form of silent protest, the workers formed a union and refused to hire scabs to replace the strikers.