bird-scarer

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bird-scarer

A farmer places a bird-scarer in the middle of the cornfield.

Definition

Noun: A device, traditionally an effigy in the shape of a person, placed in a field to frighten birds away from seeds or crops.

Usage

The term "bird-scarer" is a compound noun used to name a specific object. It is typically used in agricultural contexts. * The farmer put up an old bird-scarer to protect the newly planted corn. * Modern bird-scarers often use reflective tape or sound instead of a human shape.

Advanced Usage

While the traditional form is a stationary effigy (a scarecrow), the term can encompass various devices with the same purpose. * The vineyard uses a high-tech audio bird-scarer that emits predator calls.

Variants and Related Words
  • Scarecrow: The most common and specific synonym for a human-shaped bird-scarer.
  • Effigy: A model or sculpture of a person, which describes the form of a traditional bird-scarer.
Synonyms
  • Scarecrow
  • Frightener (less common)
Related Phrases
  • To scare away birds: The action performed by a bird-scarer.
    • The main job of a bird-scarer is to scare away birds.
bird-scarer

A farmer places a bird-scarer in the middle of the cornfield.

Noun
  1. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

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