Definition of scarf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
neckwearlong cloth worn around the neck for warmth
- She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
2.
headwearcloth worn around the head for warmth or decoration
- He wore a scarf to protect his head from the sun.
3.
whalingDated incision made along a whale's body before stripping blubberDated
- The crew made a scarf on the whale to begin processing.
Verb
1.
clothingtr. wrap using a long cloth around neck for warmthtr.
- She scarfed her neck before going out.
2.
- He scarfed down his lunch in minutes.
3.
constructiontr. TECH. overlap and fasten two beams at a sloping jointtr. TECH.
- They scarfed the beams to extend the roof.
Images of scarf
long cloth worn around the neck for warmth 
cloth worn around the head for warmth or decoration
Expressions with scarf
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eat something quickly and eagerly
He scarfed down his lunch before the meeting.
scarf that is red in color
She wore a red scarf to keep warm.
scarf made from silk
She wore a beautiful silk scarf around her neck.
continuous loop of fabric worn around the neck
She wore a cozy infinity scarf to keep warm.
eat a lot quickly
After the game, they scarfed out on pizza.
eat quickly and then vomit
After the challenge, he had to scarf and barf.
joint made by notching ends of materials
The carpenter used a scarf joint to extend the beam.
Origin of scarf
Old Norse, skarfr (a cleft)
Terms with scarf included in their meaning
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women
wide scarf worn around the shoulders
fashion
long fluffy scarf made of feathers or fur
fashion
decorative scarf made of real or fake feathers
clothing
type of broad neck scarf
clothing
long narrow scarf worn by clergy
fashion
scarf-like garment made of fur
clothing
woollen scarf worn in winter
clothing
small scarf worn by women in church
garment
flannel scarf with sleeves for invalids
clothing
scarf worn around the neck
women's clothing
lightweight triangular scarf or shawl worn by women
clothing
light smooth scarf worn around the neck for style
arab scarf
cotton scarf worn on the head for tradition or protection
armor
scarf covering a knight's helmet
fashion
light lace or silk scarf worn over the head and shoulders
clothing
without a scarf or wrap
fashion
scarf worn looped or tied around the neck
hat accessory
scarf wrapped around a hat's crown
garment
rectangular fabric worn as a shawl or scarf
clothing
scarf that is red in color
material
scarf made from silk
quality
luxurious and soft scarf
religious attire
scarf worn by Muslim women for modesty
religious attire
scarf worn by Muslim women for modesty
Examples of scarf in a sentence
The scarf she wore was a gift from her grandmother. She wrapped a colorful scarf around her head for the festival. The cold wind made him glad for his thick woolen scarf. They marked the whale with a scarf for identification. A precise scarf was needed for efficient blubber removal. He scarfed his head to keep warm.
They scarfed their faces against the cold wind. She scarfed the pizza before anyone else arrived. They scarfed their dinner while watching TV. The carpenter scarfed the planks for the table. They needed to scarf the wood for the project.
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- French:écharpe, envelopper, ...
- German:Schal, umwickeln, ...
- Italian:sciarpa, avvolgere, ...
- Spanish:pañuelo, envolverse el cuello con una bufanda, ...
- Portuguese:cachecol, enrolar um lenço ao pescoço, ...
- Chinese:围巾, 围, ...
- Japanese:スカーフ, スカーフで包む, ...
- Arabic:وشاح, لَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:צָעִיף, לִכְרוֹךְ צָעִיף, ...
- Russian:шарф, обернуть, ...
- Ukrainian:шарф, обгорнути, ...
- Hindi:मफलर, लपेटना, ...
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