Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something scabrous or rough with small projections, like the skin of a scabby animal.

“The disease caused her skin to scabrate, forming painful blisters.”

2. verb

to cover or become covered with small projections, like the skin of a scabby animal.

“The tree trunk scabrated with moss and lichen over time.”

3. noun

the process or state of becoming or being scabrous or rough with small projections, like the skin of a scabby animal.

“The scabrate texture of the rock made it difficult to climb.”