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- [skahrf]
- /skɑrf/
- /skɑːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skahrf]
- /skɑrf/
Definitions of scarf word
- noun plural scarf 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, etc.; muffler. 1
- noun plural scarf a necktie or cravat with hanging ends. 1
- noun plural scarf a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc. 1
- noun plural scarf a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint. 1
- noun plural scarf Whaling. a strip of skin along the body of the whale. 1
- verb with object scarf to assemble with a scarf joint. 1
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Origin of scarf
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; perhaps special use of scarf2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scarf
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scarf popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
scarf usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scarf
noun scarf
- ascot — a cravat with wide square ends, usually secured with an ornamental stud
- babushka — a headscarf tied under the chin, worn by Russian peasant women
- bandana — a large, printed handkerchief, typically one with white spots or figures on a red or blue background.
- bandeau — a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
- casement — A casement or a casement window is a window that opens by means of hinges, usually at the side.
verb scarf
- binging — a period or bout, usually brief, of excessive indulgence, as in eating, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc.; spree.
- blimp out — to become greatly overweight
- bolt — A bolt is a long metal object which screws into a nut and is used to fasten things together.
- breakfasted — the first meal of the day; morning meal: A hearty breakfast was served at 7 a.m.
- chow down — If you chow down on something, you eat a large amount of it quickly and with enthusiasm.
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