1. the formation of scabs on wounds or sores
2. the practice of working during a strike or taking a striker’s job
Usage: labor relations

1. present participle of scab: forming a scab over a wound
2. present participle of scab: working as a strikebreaker
Usage: labor relations

Examples

• The cut on his knee is scabbing over nicely.
• Scabbing is a natural part of the healing process.
• The wound showed signs of scabbing after a few days.
• The union condemned workers for scabbing during the strike.
• Scabbing undermines the effectiveness of labor strikes.
• He was accused of scabbing when he crossed the picket line.
• The company hired temporary workers, leading to accusations of scabbing.