scarecrow

noun

scare·crow | \ ˈsker-ˌkrō

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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 Not far from the station entrance, a scarecrow stood guard, slumped against the building’s side wall. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "After police chief’s attendance at Capitol rally, a New Hampshire town has its own Trump controversy," 14 Jan. 2021 To that end, a scarecrow has been seen loitering outside of the Founders Community Center at 140 Oak Street in Frankfort, DeBella said. — Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, "Birds beware: Two towns move to scarecrow contests for crafty fall fun," 6 Oct. 2020 Early on, each classroom created their own scarecrow. — John Benson, cleveland, "Green Valley Elementary School celebrates Halloween with annual scarecrow takeover: Photos," 21 Oct. 2020 People can view them and vote from noon Oct. 18 through noon Oct. 25 by scanning QR codes at each scarecrow. — Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, "Birds beware: Two towns move to scarecrow contests for crafty fall fun," 6 Oct. 2020 This is the last chance to vote for your favorite scarecrow in the library’s contest. — courant.com, "Community news for the Enfield edition," 15 Oct. 2020 The aim is simply to construct an eye-catching scarecrow. — Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, "Birds beware: Two towns move to scarecrow contests for crafty fall fun," 6 Oct. 2020 Initially, the scarecrow tradition started out as a way to promote the school’s land lab, an outdoor classroom area that includes a short walking path, community garden beds and a deck over a small pond. — John Benson, cleveland, "Green Valley Elementary School celebrates Halloween with annual scarecrow takeover: Photos," 21 Oct. 2020 Stuff some old clothes to make a headless scarecrow ... or invest in something more elaborate like an inflatable. — Jeanette Marantos, Star Tribune, "How to safely celebrate Halloween," 16 Oct. 2020

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scarecrow

noun

English Language Learners Definition of scarecrow

: an object that looks like a person and that is placed in a field to scare birds away from crops

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scarecrow

noun

scare·crow | \ ˈsker-ˌkrō

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Kids Definition of scarecrow

: an object made to look like a person and set up to scare birds away from crops

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