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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Sonic devices, scarecrows, and plastic scare devices such as alligators, swans, snakes, and owls don’t work, partly because the geese quickly figure out there’s nothing to fear.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Stuff a shirt or pillowcase with straw for the scarecrow's head, and secure it to the wooden frame with twine.
—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
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Stuff a shirt or pillowcase with straw for the scarecrow's head, and secure it to the wooden frame with twine.
—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
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“Scarecrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarecrow. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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