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scarecrow

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskɛrkroʊ/ · UK /ˈskeəkrəʊ/

scarecrow means: A figure dressed like a person, placed in a field to keep birds away from crops.

noun

BIRD SCARERB1

A figure dressed like a person, placed in a field to keep birds away from crops.

  • We made a scarecrow for the garden.
  • The scarecrow wore an old coat and hat.
  • Two crows were sitting on the scarecrow's arms.

Similar words: bird scarer

Common phrases: a straw scarecrow, make a scarecrow, scarecrow in a field

Questions about scarecrow

What does scarecrow mean?

A figure dressed like a person, placed in a field to keep birds away from crops.

What is scarecrow in other languages?

Türkçe: korkuluk · Español: espantapájaros · Français: épouvantail · Deutsch: Vogelscheuche · Italiano: spaventapasseri · 日本語: かかし

How do you pronounce scarecrow?

In American English /ˈskɛrkroʊ/; in British English /ˈskeəkrəʊ/.

How do you use scarecrow in a sentence?

We made a scarecrow for the garden. The scarecrow wore an old coat and hat.

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