shawl

noun

\ ˈshȯl

Definition of shawl

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a square or oblong usually fabric garment or wrapper used especially as a covering for the head or shoulders

shawl

verb

shawled; shawling; shawls

Definition of shawl (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to wrap in or as if in a shawl

Examples of shawl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Elsewhere, a bejeweled python adorned one female model’s neck like a shawl on sheer black fabric, exposing the nipples and the vulnerability of human flesh. — Washington Post, "Dior goes black in Paris show that celebrates couture roots," 1 July 2019 When the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention met in Washington in 1898—the 30th anniversary of the event—media coverage focused on Anthony’s trademark shawl. — Kimberly Chrisman-campbell, The Atlantic, "When American Suffragists Tried to ‘Wear the Pants’," 12 June 2019 As for Ghali, the lanky, 25-year-old rapper known for his smooth flow and highly stylized videos (not to mention a wildly enthusiastic fan base!), looked equally divine in a semi-sheer shirt with baroque ruffled collar and an embroidered shawl. — Vogue, "This Italian Power Couple Shutdown the Front Row at Gucci’s Cruise Show," 28 May 2019 For more information or to request a shawl, call Lani at 860-875-3632. — courant.com, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 13 June 2019 Women wearing long skirts and heads covered in red, black and white lace shawls chanted hymns. — Ruben Vives, latimes.com, "La Luz del Mundo church leader held on $50-million bail in rape, child porn case," 5 June 2019 Indeed, pictures of Howe at this time show her with downcast eyes, a bonnet, and a shawl. — Elaine Showalter, The New York Review of Books, "Whitman, Melville, & Julia Ward Howe: A Tale of Three Bicentennials," 27 May 2019 There were ten baby blankets and three shawls, lovingly homemade by wellwishers, with at least eight pairs of tiny baby socks, 14 booties, 14 vests and two bibs. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Baby Sussex's Gifts From Australian Fans Include 11 Stuffed Koalas and Three Boomerangs," 5 Apr. 2019 The blanket in question was the Leaves and Flowers merino wool shawl. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, "What Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Baby Wore for His Debut," 8 May 2019

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