Vocabulary Entry

scurf

|noun • verb

noun

A layer of dead skin or flakes that is shed from the scalp or body.

Example Sentences

"After a few days without washing, he noticed some scurf building up on his scalp."

"The dry winter air made her skin prone to scurf, especially on her elbows."

"He used a special shampoo to reduce the scurf on his head."

verb

Example Sentences

"She scurfed the old paint off the wooden table before refinishing it."

"It's important to scurf the skin gently to avoid irritation."

"He decided to scurf the area where the old wallpaper had been removed."