Shawl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɔːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shawl is a noun meaning A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
Meaning
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
More Meanings
- A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.
- (transitive) To wrap in a shawl.
Example Sentences
She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.
Just then Norbourne entered the chamber; and, fancying from her attitude that his wife was asleep, he approached softly, and drew a large shawl around her.
Rebecca was shawling her in an upper apartment , where these two friends had an opportunity for a little of that secret talking and conspiring which forms the delight of female life
Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,[…], and the light of the reflector fell full upon her.
Word Forms
- shawls
- shawling
- shawled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scarf, sash, wrap, sling, muffler, mantle.
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