Definitions for scarfs

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scarfs scarf

Spelling: [skahrf]

IPA: /skɑrf/

Scarfs is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in scarfs (acfrss).

Definitions for scarfs

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 scarfs

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

Examples for scarfs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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