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单词 scarf
释义

scarf

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noun (1)

ˈskärf How to pronounce scarf (audio)
plural scarves ˈskärvz How to pronounce scarf (audio) or scarfs
1
: a broad band of cloth worn about the shoulders, around the neck, or over the head
2
: runner sense 6b
3
a
: a military or official sash usually indicative of rank
b
archaic : tippet sense 3

scarf

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verb (1)

scarfed; scarfing; scarfs

transitive verb

1
: to wrap, cover, or adorn with or as if with a scarf
2
: to wrap or throw on (a scarf or mantle) loosely

scarf

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verb (2)

scarfed; scarfing; scarfs

transitive verb

1
: scoff entry 3 sense 1
scarfed down my sandwich
2
: snap sense transitive 2
scarfed up the best seats

scarf

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noun (2)

plural scarfs
1
: either of the chamfered or cutaway ends that fit together to form a scarf joint
2
: an in-line joint made by chamfering, halving, or notching two pieces to correspond and lapping them

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scarf

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verb (3)

ˈskärf How to pronounce scarf (audio)
variants or less commonly scarph
scarfed also scarphed; scarfing also scarphing; scarfs also scarphs

transitive verb

1
: to unite by a scarf joint
2
: to form a scarf on

Synonyms

Noun (1)

  • bolt
  • cram
  • devour
  • glut [archaic]
  • gobble
  • gorge
  • gormandize
  • gulp
  • ingurgitate
  • inhale
  • raven
  • scoff
  • slop
  • wolf
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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably modification of Middle French dialect (Norman) escreppe, Middle French escherpe sash, sling, from Old French, pilgrim's shoulder bag, from Medieval Latin scrippum

Verb (2)

by alteration

Noun (2)

Middle English skarf, probably from Old Norse skarfr butt end of a plank

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Verb (1)

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

circa 1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (3)

1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

scarf

noun

ˈskärf How to pronounce scarf (audio)
plural scarves
ˈskärvz
or scarfs
1
: a piece of cloth worn loosely on the shoulders, around the neck, or on the head
2
: a long narrow strip of cloth used as a cover (as on a bureau)

scarf

verb

as in to inhale
to swallow or eat greedily the college students scarfed the entire contents of the care package in one sitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inhale
  • wolf
  • devour
  • gulp
  • raven
  • gorge
  • gobble
  • scoff
  • bolt
  • cram
  • ingurgitate
  • slop
  • glut
  • pig out
  • gormandize
  • swill
  • overeat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pick
  • nibble
  • peck
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