Definitions for scarves

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Spelling: [skahrvz]

IPA: /skɑrvz/

Scarves is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 173 anagrams from letters in scarves (acerssv).

Definitions for scarves

noun

1. a plural of scarf1 .
2. 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.
3. a necktie or cravat with hanging ends.
4. a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc.
5. a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint.
6. 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).

Origin of scarves

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

Examples for scarves

The café can sit about 20 people, has a cozy atmosphere, beautiful paintings and hangers for scarves and manteaux.

Stoles, as distinguished from the scarves of chaplains, have no legal authority.

Stairways painted blue connect covered walkways stuffed with small stores selling jewelry, scarves, and ornate pottery.

You will take account of the rate of work, the lightness of the scarves, and their warmth.

But perhaps you would like better one of those other scarves?

The arrangement of the scarves and draperies is essentially “Greuze.”

scarves or neckties we have none, nor any substitute or apology for them.

Many of the demonstrators covered their faces with Palestinian scarves or balaclavas.

Hermes helped us for her scarves, as well as Kelly handbag archives.

Their blue jumpsuits are stained with grease, and their hair is expertly wrapped in scarves to keep it out of their way.