ALL meanings of scarify
scar·i·fy
S s - verb with object scarify to make scratches or superficial incisions in (the skin, a wound, etc.), as in vaccination. 1
- verb with object scarify to lacerate by severe criticism. 1
- verb with object scarify to loosen (the soil) with a type of cultivator. 1
- verb with object scarify to hasten the sprouting of (hard-covered seeds) by making incisions in the seed coats. 1
- verb with object scarify to break up (a road surface). 1
- verb scarify to make tiny punctures or superficial incisions in (the skin or other tissue), as for inoculating 0
- verb scarify to break up and loosen (soil) to a shallow depth 0
- verb scarify to scratch or abrade the outer surface of (seeds) to increase water absorption or hasten germination 0
- verb scarify to wound with harsh criticism 0
- verb scarify to make scared; frighten 0
- verb transitive scarify to make a series of small, superficial incisions or punctures in (the skin), as in surgery 0
- verb transitive scarify to criticize sharply; make cutting remarks to or about 0
- verb transitive scarify to loosen or stir (the topsoil) 0
- verb transitive scarify to make incisions in the coats of (seeds) in order to hasten germination 0