scarecrow (Meaning)

Wordnet

scarecrow (n)

an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

Webster

scarecrow (n.)

Anything set up to frighten crows or other birds from cornfields; hence, anything terifying without danger.

A person clad in rags and tatters.

The black tern.

Synonyms & Antonyms of scarecrow

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scarecrow Sentence Examples

  1. The scarecrow stood tall in the cornfield, a watchful guardian against hungry birds.
  2. The farmer crafted a scarecrow from old clothes and a stuffed head, hoping to scare away crows.
  3. Despite the scarecrow's presence, the sly birds found a way to steal the ripe corn.
  4. The scarecrow's ragged hat flapped in the wind, creating an eerie spectacle that both amused and frightened children.
  5. The scarecrow became a symbol of the farmer's struggle to protect his crops from relentless pests.
  6. The children gathered around the scarecrow, weaving fantastical stories and imagining its adventures.
  7. The scarecrow's arms stretched out in a desperate attempt to keep the birds at bay, but to no avail.
  8. The farmer gave up on the scarecrow, realizing that the birds were too clever to be fooled by such a crude deterrent.
  9. The scarecrow remained in the field, a silent witness to the farmer's toil and disappointment.
  10. The scarecrow's once-bright colors faded with time, leaving it a weathered and neglected symbol of the farmer's failed hopes.

FAQs About the word scarecrow

an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seedsAnything set up to frighten crows or other birds from cornfields; hence, anything terifying wit

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The scarecrow stood tall in the cornfield, a watchful guardian against hungry birds.

The farmer crafted a scarecrow from old clothes and a stuffed head, hoping to scare away crows.

Despite the scarecrow's presence, the sly birds found a way to steal the ripe corn.

The scarecrow's ragged hat flapped in the wind, creating an eerie spectacle that both amused and frightened children.