a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed

a faint scar ran the length of his left cheek

mark with a scar or scars

he is likely to be scarred for life after injuries to his face, arms, and legs

battle-scarred troops

she was profoundly scarred by her father's death

hills are scarred by new roads

a steep high cliff or rock outcrop, especially of limestone

high limestone scars bordered the road