0 to use a scarifier (= a tool with sharp points) to break up and remove unwanted grass or plants that are covering the surface of a lawn (= an area of grass): --
1 to make small cuts in someone's skin, especially for cultural reasons: --
2 to break into the surface of the outer part of a seed, either by cutting it or using chemicals, in order to help it to germinate (= start to grow): --
3 to express strong disapproval of someone, especially in an unpleasant or cruel way: --
He scarified our leading politicians, seizing upon their vulnerable points with a destructive analysis that left them bereft of merit or morality.
His scarifying essays were capable of destroying literary reputations.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Vi kan slutföra det steg för steg hur lång vägen än är och den kan inte slutföras hur kort vägen än är om du inte ens markerar ditt fotavtryck.