scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈsker-ˌkrō 
1
a
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to frighten birds away from crops
b
: something frightening but harmless
2
: a skinny or ragged person
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Repurpose old clothes by DIYing a scarecrow for your garden.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
For now though, the Coyote Rover unit is limited to scarecrow duty.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
Highlights are an art show, scarecrow contest, animal costume party.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
In addition to the pick-your-own first, the farm had seasonal hayrides, scarecrows and Christmas trees and decorations.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
For now though, the Coyote Rover unit is limited to scarecrow duty.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
Highlights are an art show, scarecrow contest, animal costume party.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
In addition to the pick-your-own first, the farm had seasonal hayrides, scarecrows and Christmas trees and decorations.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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“Scarecrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarecrow. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈske(ə)r-ˌkrō
ˈska(ə)r-
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to scare birds away from crops
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