Scarf

Quick meaning: Scarf is a noun meaning A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.

Meaning

A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.

More Meanings

1. A headscarf.
2. To throw on loosely; to put on like a scarf.
3. To dress with a scarf, or as with a scarf; to cover with a loose wrapping.
4. To cover as or like a scarf.
5. A type of joint in woodworking, formed by two shaped ends that fit into or onto each other.
6. A groove on one side of a sewing machine needle.
7. (dated) A neckcloth or cravat.

Example Sentences

She scarfed her head.

A cowl scarfed her shoulders.

She was trying to keep the silken veil scarfing her shoulders in order.

A large red ribbon scarfed her neck and seemed to have its own strange glow of the same hue.

Word Forms

• scarves
• scarfs
• scarfing
• scarfed
• scarve
• scart

Synonyms for scarf

Depending on context, synonyms include scoff, guzzle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cravat, sash, ascot, shawl, headscarf, fichu.

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