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battle-scarred Definition

battle-scarred (-skärd′)

adjective

having scars from wounds received in combat or in fights

battle-scarred Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • veteran: The authors - two battle-scarred veterans who have solved some of the industry's toughest security problems - provide sample code in several languages.
  • warrior: His access to Strummer shows us a battle-scarred rock warrior, who is happy to muck about with his young Mescaleros in dressing rooms.