scarf

  • 11scarf — The word for a piece of outdoor clothing has the plural form scarves, whereas for the unrelated word meaning ‘a joint or notch in timber, metal, etc.’ it is scarfs …

    Modern English usage

  • 12scarf — [n] muffler ascot, bandanna, boa, kerchief, neckwear, shawl, stole, wrapping; concept 451 …

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  • 13Scarf — A scarf is a piece of fabric worn on or near the head or around the neck for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or for religious reasons.Uses and typesIn cold climates, a thick knitted scarf, often of wool, is tied around the neck to keep warm. This is …

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  • 14scarf — I [[t]skɑrf[/t]] n. pl. scarfs, scarves (skӓrvz). 1) clo a long, sometimes broad strip of cloth worn about the neck, shoulders, or head for warmth or style 2) a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc • Etymology: 1545–55; perh.… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 15scarf — I UK [skɑː(r)f] / US [skɑrf] noun [countable] Word forms scarf : singular scarf plural scarves UK [skɑː(r)vz] / US [skɑrvz] * a piece of cloth that you wear round your neck or head to keep warm or to make yourself look nice II = scarf down scarf… …

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  • 16scarf — scarf1 scarfless, adj. scarflike, adj. /skahrf/, n., pl. scarfs, scarves /skahrvz/, v. n. 1. a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts,… …

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  • 17scarf — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ long, thick ▪ cashmere, chiffon, silk, wool (esp. AmE), woollen/woolen ▪ knitted …

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  • 18scarf — n. 1) to knit a scarf 2) to wear a scarf (around the neck) 3) a knitted; silk; woolen scarf * * * [skɑːf] silk woolen scarf a knitted to knit a scarf to wear a scarf (around the neck) …

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  • 19scarf — I. /skaf / (say skahf) noun (plural scarfs or scarves /skavz / (say skahvz)) 1. a long, broad strip of silk, wool, lace, etc., worn about the neck, shoulders, or head for ornament or warmth. 2. → headscarf. –verb (t) 3. to cover or wrap with, or… …

  • 20scarf — 1. tv. to eat something. □ Andy scarfed the whole pie. □ Are you going to scarf the whole thing? 2. in. to eat. □ I’ll be with you as soon as I scarf. □ I gotta …

    Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions