Definitions for scarf

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scarf scarf

Spelling: [skahrf]

IPA: /skɑrf/

Scarf is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 75 anagrams from letters in scarf (acfrs).

Definitions for scarf

noun

1. 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.; muffler.
2. a necktie or cravat with hanging ends.
3. a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc.
4. a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint.
5. Whaling. a strip of skin along the body of the whale.

verb (used with object)

1. to cover or wrap with or as if with a scarf.
2. to use in the manner of a scarf.
3. to assemble with a scarf joint.
4. to form a scarf on (the end of a timber).
5. Steelmaking. to burn away the surface defects of (newly rolled steel).
6. Whaling. to make a groove in and remove (the blubber and skin).

verb (used with or without object)

1. to eat, especially voraciously (often followed by down or up):

Origin of scarf

First recorded in 1545-55; perhaps special use of scarf²

Examples for scarf

Slowly she untied the scarf from the door and placed it in her handbag.

Even for Arabic dance no one wears a long dress, just a scarf around the hips.

The front door was still open, and on the mat lay Barbara's scarf.

The scarf was accompanied by a framed painting of Tanzanian birds and is valued at $595.

Will you have my cap or my scarf in which to wrap your feet and warm them?

Panting, she undid the scarf and flooded the room with light.

Web users from across Iran gave their opinions, not of her work, but of her scarf.

Every day before leaving home, Sara stands before the mirror and tightens the knot on her scarf.

The fringes of the scarf lead to a collection of kitsch photos colored in purple dye.

Sophy, you will tear Miss Cameron's scarf to pieces; do be quiet, child.