scarves
[ skahrvz ]
/ skɑrvz /
noun
a plural of scarf1.
Words nearby scarves
Definition for scarves (2 of 3)
scarf
1
[ skahrf ]
/ skɑrf /
noun, plural scarfs, scarves [skahrvz] /skɑrvz/.
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.
a necktie or cravat with hanging ends.
a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc.
verb (used with object)
to cover or wrap with or as if with a scarf.
to use in the manner of a scarf.
Origin of scarf
1
First recorded in 1545–55; perhaps special use of
scarf2
OTHER WORDS FROM scarf
scarf·less, adjective scarf·like, adjectiveDefinition for scarves (3 of 3)
scarf
2
[ skahrf ]
/ skɑrf /
noun, plural scarfs.
a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint.
Whaling.
a strip of skin along the body of the whale.
verb (used with object)
to assemble with a scarf joint.
to form a scarf on (the end of a timber).
Steelmaking.
to burn away the surface defects of (newly rolled steel).
Whaling.
to make a groove in and remove (the blubber and skin).
Also
scarph
(for defs 1, 3, 4).
Origin of scarf
2
1490–1500; < Old Norse
skarfr (derivative of
skera to cut) end cut from a beam (hence perhaps a piece of cloth cut off, i.e.,
scarf1); compare Swedish
skarv patch
OTHER WORDS FROM scarf
scarf·er, nounExample sentences from the Web for scarves
British Dictionary definitions for scarves (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for scarves (2 of 3)
scarf
1
/ (skɑːf) /
noun plural scarves (skɑːvz) or scarfs
a rectangular, triangular, or long narrow piece of cloth worn around the head, neck, or shoulders for warmth or decoration
verb (tr) rare
to wrap with or as if with a scarf
to use as or in the manner of a scarf
Word Origin for scarf
C16: of uncertain origin; compare Old Norman French
escarpe, Medieval Latin
scrippum pilgrim's pack; see
scrip ²
British Dictionary definitions for scarves (3 of 3)
scarf
2
/ (skɑːf) /
noun plural scarfs
Also called: scarf joint, scarfed joint
a lapped joint between two pieces of timber made by notching or grooving the ends and strapping, bolting, or gluing the two pieces together
the end of a piece of timber shaped to form such a joint
NZ
a wedge-shaped cut made in a tree before felling, to determine the direction of the fall
whaling
an incision made along a whale's body before stripping off the blubber
verb (tr)
Word Origin for scarf
C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian
skarv, Swedish
skarf, Low German, Dutch
scherf
scarf
1