Define scabies: contagious itch or mange especially with exudative crusts that is caused by parasitic mites (especially Sarcoptes scabiei) contagious itch or mange especially with exudative crusts that is caused by parasitic mites (especially Sarcoptes scabiei)â¦
Dirigibles, also called airships, fly by being lighter than air. This works because a dirigible is like a big hard balloon filled with lighter-than-air gas, such as helium or hydrogen. You've probably seen dirigibles used in advertising, like the Goodyear blimp. A famous dirigible accident was the Hindenburg crash.
Legal Definition of defamation. 1  1 : communication to third parties of false statements about a person that injure the reputation of or deter others from associating with that person â see also libel, slander, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan â compare disparagement, false light, slander of title.