scarf

[ skahrf ]

/ skɑrf /

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noun, plural scarfs, scarves [skahrvz]. /skɑrvz/.

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.

a necktie or cravat with hanging ends.

a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc.

verb (used with object)

to cover or wrap with or as if with a scarf.

to use in the manner of a scarf.

Origin of scarf

First recorded in 1545–55; of uncertain origin; perhaps special use of scarf³

OTHER WORDS FROM scarf

scarfless, adjectivescarflike, adjective

Words nearby scarf

scaremonger, scare out of one's wits, scare quotes, scare up, scareware, scarf, scar-faced, Scarfe, scarf joint, scarfpin, scarfskin

Definition for scarf (2 of 3)

scarf²

[ skahrf ]

/ skɑrf /

verb (used with or without object) Slang.

to eat, especially voraciously (often followed by down or up): to scarf down junk food.

Origin of scarf

An Americanism dating to 1955–60; variant of scoff², probably a respelling by r-less speakers

Definition for scarf (3 of 3)

scarf³

[ skahrf ]

/ skɑrf /

noun, plural scarfs.

a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint.

Whaling. a strip of skin along the body of the whale.

verb (used with object)

to assemble with a scarf joint.

to form a scarf on (the end of a timber).

Steelmaking. to burn away the surface defects of (newly rolled steel).

Whaling. to make a groove in and remove (the blubber and skin).

Also scarph (for defs. 1, 3, 4) .

Origin of scarf

First recorded in 1490–1500; probably from Old Norse skarfr (derivative of skera “to cut”) “beveled edge, end cut from a beam” (hence perhaps “a piece of cloth cut off, a scarf”; see scarf¹)

OTHER WORDS FROM scarf

scarfer, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for scarf

Even for Arabic dance no one wears a long dress, just a scarf around the hips.
Iran’s Becoming a Footloose Nation as Dance Lessons Spread|IranWire|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The scarf was accompanied by a framed painting of Tanzanian birds and is valued at $595.
Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs|Ben Jacobs|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Every day before leaving home, Sara stands before the mirror and tightens the knot on her scarf.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Web users from across Iran gave their opinions, not of her work, but of her scarf.
Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani Unveiled by President Rouhani|IranWire|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The scarf has also inspired and been embraced in contemporary Mexican fashion designs.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo|Liza Foreman|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Singleton had brought out something rolled in a scarf of Roman silk.
The Messenger|Elizabeth Robins
Both the young and the old Houtouktou sent us a scarf of blessing, with a good provision of butter and quarters of mutton.
Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China|Evariste Regis Huc
The latter was thus left all alone with her shopping basket and her scarf.
Miss Mapp|Edward Frederic Benson
Does n't it seem to you, somehow, as if my scarf were too long?
The Europeans|Henry James
A scarf was sometimes worn upon the head, the fashion or design of which we will not attempt to describe.
A Prince of Anahuac|James A. Porter

British Dictionary definitions for scarf (1 of 2)

scarf¹

/ (skɑːf) /

noun plural scarves (skɑːvz) or scarfs

a rectangular, triangular, or long narrow piece of cloth worn around the head, neck, or shoulders for warmth or decoration

verb (tr) rare

to wrap with or as if with a scarf

to use as or in the manner of a scarf

Word Origin for scarf

C16: of uncertain origin; compare Old Norman French escarpe, Medieval Latin scrippum pilgrim's pack; see scrip ²

British Dictionary definitions for scarf (2 of 2)

scarf²

/ (skɑːf) /

noun plural scarfs

Also called: scarf joint, scarfed joint a lapped joint between two pieces of timber made by notching or grooving the ends and strapping, bolting, or gluing the two pieces together

the end of a piece of timber shaped to form such a joint

NZ a wedge-shaped cut made in a tree before felling, to determine the direction of the fall

whaling an incision made along a whale's body before stripping off the blubber

verb (tr)

to join (two pieces of timber) by means of a scarf

to make a scarf on (a piece of timber)

to cut a scarf in (a whale)

Word Origin for scarf

C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian skarv, Swedish skarf, Low German, Dutch scherf scarf 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scarf
释义	scarf ¹ [ skahrf ] / skɑrf / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scarf ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural scarfs, scarves [skahrvz]. /skɑrvz/. 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. a necktie or cravat with hanging ends. a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc. verb (used with object) to cover or wrap with or as if with a scarf. to use in the manner of a scarf. Origin of scarf ¹ First recorded in 1545–55; of uncertain origin; perhaps special use of scarf³ OTHER WORDS FROM scarf scarfless, adjectivescarflike, adjective Words nearby scarf scaremonger, scare out of one's wits, scare quotes, scare up, scareware, scarf, scar-faced, Scarfe, scarf joint, scarfpin, scarfskin Definition for scarf (2 of 3) scarf² [ skahrf ] / skɑrf / verb (used with or without object) Slang. to eat, especially voraciously (often followed by down or up): to scarf down junk food. Origin of scarf ² An Americanism dating to 1955–60; variant of scoff², probably a respelling by r-less speakers Definition for scarf (3 of 3) scarf³ [ skahrf ] / skɑrf / noun, plural scarfs. a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint. Whaling. a strip of skin along the body of the whale. verb (used with object) to assemble with a scarf joint. to form a scarf on (the end of a timber). Steelmaking. to burn away the surface defects of (newly rolled steel). Whaling. to make a groove in and remove (the blubber and skin). Also scarph (for defs. 1, 3, 4) . Origin of scarf ³ First recorded in 1490–1500; probably from Old Norse skarfr (derivative of skera “to cut”) “beveled edge, end cut from a beam” (hence perhaps “a piece of cloth cut off, a scarf”; see scarf¹) OTHER WORDS FROM scarf scarfer, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scarf Even for Arabic dance no one wears a long dress, just a scarf around the hips. Iran’s Becoming a Footloose Nation as Dance Lessons Spread\|IranWire\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The scarf was accompanied by a framed painting of Tanzanian birds and is valued at $595. Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs\|Ben Jacobs\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Every day before leaving home, Sara stands before the mirror and tightens the knot on her scarf. Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran\|IranWire\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Web users from across Iran gave their opinions, not of her work, but of her scarf. Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani Unveiled by President Rouhani\|IranWire\|August 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The scarf has also inspired and been embraced in contemporary Mexican fashion designs. Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo\|Liza Foreman\|June 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Singleton had brought out something rolled in a scarf of Roman silk. The Messenger\|Elizabeth Robins Both the young and the old Houtouktou sent us a scarf of blessing, with a good provision of butter and quarters of mutton. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China\|Evariste Regis Huc The latter was thus left all alone with her shopping basket and her scarf. Miss Mapp\|Edward Frederic Benson Does n't it seem to you, somehow, as if my scarf were too long? The Europeans\|Henry James A scarf was sometimes worn upon the head, the fashion or design of which we will not attempt to describe. A Prince of Anahuac\|James A. Porter British Dictionary definitions for scarf (1 of 2) scarf¹ / (skɑːf) / noun plural scarves (skɑːvz) or scarfs a rectangular, triangular, or long narrow piece of cloth worn around the head, neck, or shoulders for warmth or decoration verb (tr) rare to wrap with or as if with a scarf to use as or in the manner of a scarf Word Origin for scarf C16: of uncertain origin; compare Old Norman French escarpe, Medieval Latin scrippum pilgrim's pack; see scrip ² British Dictionary definitions for scarf (2 of 2) scarf² / (skɑːf) / noun plural scarfs Also called: scarf joint, scarfed joint a lapped joint between two pieces of timber made by notching or grooving the ends and strapping, bolting, or gluing the two pieces together the end of a piece of timber shaped to form such a joint NZ a wedge-shaped cut made in a tree before felling, to determine the direction of the fall whaling an incision made along a whale's body before stripping off the blubber verb (tr) to join (two pieces of timber) by means of a scarf to make a scarf on (a piece of timber) to cut a scarf in (a whale) Word Origin for scarf C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian skarv, Swedish skarf, Low German, Dutch scherf scarf 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scarf shawl, stole, bandanna, kerchief, ascot, neckwear, wrapping, boa
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scarf

noun, plural scarfs, scarves [skahrvz]. /skɑrvz/.

verb (used with object)

Origin of scarf

OTHER WORDS FROM scarf

Words nearby scarf

Definition for scarf (2 of 3)

verb (used with or without object) Slang.

Origin of scarf

Definition for scarf (3 of 3)

noun, plural scarfs.

verb (used with object)

Origin of scarf

OTHER WORDS FROM scarf

Example sentences from the Web for scarf

British Dictionary definitions for scarf (1 of 2)

noun plural scarves (skɑːvz) or scarfs

verb (tr) rare

Word Origin for scarf

British Dictionary definitions for scarf (2 of 2)

noun plural scarfs

verb (tr)

Word Origin for scarf

Words related to scarf