Scarify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskæ.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Scarify is a verb meaning (horticulture) To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.
Meaning
(horticulture) To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.
More Meanings
- To make scratches or cuts on.
- (figurative) To harrow the feelings.
- (uncommon) To frighten; to scare, to terrify.
- (obsolete or nonstandard) To scar.
- (obsolete or nonstandard) Denude, or lay waste to.
Example Sentences
A combing tool is used to scarify, cross-scratch, or score the surface of a scratch coat or undercoat of plaster.
Word Forms
- scarifies
- scarifying
- scarified
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dethatch, unthatch, shred, desecate, strip, unturf.
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