Definitions

1. verb

to cut or remove the surface of soil, especially to loosen or aerate it

“The gardener decided to scarify the lawn to improve its drainage.”

2. verb

to mark or injure the surface of something, especially the skin

“Her scarified knee required several stitches to close the wound.”

3. noun

a mark or injury on the surface of something, especially the skin

“The patient’s scarified skin was still healing after several weeks.”