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