scarf
/skɑ:f/
Definition
Noun:
- A piece of fabric worn for warmth or decoration: A "scarf" is a long, often rectangular piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders.
- A type of joint in carpentry or metalwork: A "scarf" is a joint made by notching and interlocking the ends of two pieces of material, such as timber or metal, so they connect end-to-end.
Verb:
- To wrap or adorn with a scarf: To "scarf" means to cover or decorate something with a scarf.
- To join with a scarf joint: To "scarf" means to connect two pieces of material using a scarf joint.
Usage Examples
Noun (Clothing): She wore a colorful silk scarf to keep warm. He wrapped a scarf around his neck before going outside.
Noun (Joint): The carpenter used a scarf to join the two beams securely. A scarf joint provides a strong, seamless connection.
Verb (To wrap): She scarfed her shoulders with a light shawl. The statue was scarfed in garlands for the festival.
Verb (To join): The craftsmen scarfed the timbers to extend the length of the mast.
Advanced Usage
- "To scarf down" (Informal Phrasal Verb): To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
Variants and Related Words
- Scarves (n): The most common plural form of the noun when referring to the clothing item.
- Scarfs (n): An accepted, though less common, plural form. Also used as the plural for the carpentry joint.
Synonyms
- For the clothing noun: Muffler, neckerchief, shawl, wrap.
- For the joint noun: Lap joint, splice.
- For the verb 'to eat quickly': Gobble, wolf down, devour, bolt.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Scarf down/up: To consume food or drink hastily.
Related Idioms
- To have someone in one's scarf (Archaic): To have someone under one's influence or control. (This usage is very rare and historical.)
Noun
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a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end
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a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
Verb
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wrap in or adorn with a scarf
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unite by a scarf joint
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masturbate while strangling oneself
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