scarecrow

noun

scare·crow | \ˈsker-ˌkrō

Definition of scarecrow

1a : 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

Examples of scarecrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Rails of Terror combines all the best elements of Halloween: creepy clowns, axe murders, wicked witches, even skeletons dressed as scarecrows. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "This Haunted Halloween Train Ride Is the Best Way to Scare Yourself Silly," 23 Oct. 2018 Pre-registration is required, so check out friendsofretzer.org for instructions, and mark your calendar for Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to marvel at the scarecrows at the festival. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Make September a month of making with these 5 metro Milwaukee maker activities," 7 Sep. 2017 In addition to pumpkin picking, families can play in the straw jumping area, create scarecrows and create together in the kid’s craft shack. — Ty Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A closer look at 4 fall farms to visit with your family," 29 Sep. 2017 While outside, the village was decked out for the royals’ arrival — a group of scarecrows were even dressed as the Spice Girls. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "Naughty Ponies and Flipped Cakes! Proof That Prince Charles and Camilla Have the Most Fun on Royal Tours," 3 July 2018 Center Street Park: Fall Fest activities include pumpkin carving, scarecrow building, food and beverages, games and crafts, live music and pumpkin chuckin, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 21, 6420 W. Clarke St., centerstreetpark.com/fall-fest. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Your weekly entertainment calendar, Oct. 20-26," 19 Oct. 2017 Many scarecrows are inspired by historical or literary characters. — New York Times, "In an English Village, a Gathering of Scarecrows," 1 May 2018 Bailee Madison The Bridge to Terabithia and Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh star once thought accepting a freaky scarecrow from a shady dude was a good idea to save her family's land. 4. — Stacey Grant, Seventeen, "17 Actors You Totally Forgot Guest-Starred On "R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour"," 14 Aug. 2017 Attendees are sure to enjoy life-sized, whimsical scarecrows, pumpkin carving, and can admire 3D pumpkin carvings by world-renowned carver and artist, Ray Villafane. — Alison Stanton, azcentral, "47 Halloween events around Phoenix scare up fun for all ages," 31 Oct. 2017

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