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- adjective Having the characteristics of a
scar .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Looking at the scarlike corrugations of plowed earth, he knew that the natives never had a chance.
Worldshaker Richard Harland 2009
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Looking at the scarlike corrugations of plowed earth, he knew that the natives never had a chance.
Worldshaker Richard Harland 2009
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These scarlike marks appear when the skin stretches beyond its elastic capability and the underlying connective tissue tears.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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These scarlike marks appear when the skin stretches beyond its elastic capability and the underlying connective tissue tears.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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Two rivers of people swarmed along the sidewalks, spattered with black mud, which made each shoe leave a scarlike impression.
Men, Women, and Boats Stephen Crane 1885
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Basically, scarlike tissue develops in place of normal bone.
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Basically, scarlike tissue develops in place of normal bone.
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Watching Sera’s scarlike mouth deform in anger was a distinctly unpleasant experience, but even though Rosalee didn’t deserve it, I had to defend her honor.
Bleeding Violet Dia Reeves 2010
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Watching Sera’s scarlike mouth deform in anger was a distinctly unpleasant experience, but even though Rosalee didn’t deserve it, I had to defend her honor.
Bleeding Violet Dia Reeves 2010
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