scarecrow
word
Definition
A scarecrow is a figure made to look like a person that farmers put in fields to scare away birds and protect crops.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in agricultural or rural settings. Also appears in stories, movies, and as a symbol for being thin, awkward, or ragged. Not usually used outside this context; adjectives like 'old scarecrow' are common.
Spanish: espantapájarosPortuguese (BR): espantalhoPortuguese (PT): espantalhoChinese (Simplified): 稻草人Chinese (Traditional): 稻草人Hindi: कागभगोड़ाArabic: فزّاعةBengali: কাকতাড়ুয়াRussian: пугалоJapanese: かかしVietnamese: bù nhìnKorean: 허수아비Turkish: korkulukUrdu: تُخَنےIndonesian: orang-orangan sawah
Example Sentences
Birds are afraid of the scarecrow.
basic
A scarecrow is made of old clothes and straw.
basic
The farmer put a scarecrow in the field.
basic
That old scarecrow isn’t fooling the crows anymore.
natural
As kids, we used to dress up like a scarecrow for Halloween.
natural
He walked into the wind looking like a scarecrow with his coat flapping everywhere.
natural