shaw
word
/ˈʃɔ/
shaw
/ʃˈɔː/
shaw
Definition
A shaw is a piece of cloth worn around the shoulders or head for warmth, comfort, or style. It is usually soft and light, but some shawls are thick and warm.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a shawl/shaw'. Common with verbs like 'wear', 'wrap around', and 'put on'. It is more common in fashion, traditional clothing, or formal contexts than in casual everyday speech.
Spanish: chal (tejido) - mantónPortuguese (BR): xalePortuguese (PT): xaileChinese (Simplified): 披肩Chinese (Traditional): 披肩Hindi: शॉलArabic: شالBengali: শালRussian: шальJapanese: ショールVietnamese: khăn choàngKorean: 숄Turkish: şalUrdu: شالIndonesian: selendang
Example Sentences
She wore a red shaw over her dress.
basic
She had a shaw wrapped around her while we sat outside.
natural
My grandmother gave me a warm shaw.
basic
He put the shaw around her shoulders.
basic
It got chilly, so I grabbed a shaw from the chair.
natural
That shaw really pulls the whole outfit together.
natural