shawl

noun

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\ 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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The backless dress included a halter neck, a slight bustle of fabric gathered at the back, and a thigh-high slit, while the scene-stealing shawl was a floor-length piece covered in white 1920s-style feathers. — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2022 The guys walked onstage in white shawl-collar din- ner jackets. — Danyel Smith, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2022 Irish, who owns an antique shop in Providence, Rhode Island, wore a shawl-neck cardigan and round glasses, and had a professorial air. — Laura Preston, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 Their signature Madame-T shawl, tied and twisted over a black dress, turned out to be the perfect creative outfit for the event. — Diana Tsui, refinery29.com, 29 June 2022 Days after her grandmother died, Guzman slept in an unwashed rebozo (shawl) of hers. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2022 Other accessories included layers of delicate gold chain necklaces, stacks of black bead bracelets, gold earrings, and a camel shawl. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 June 2022 The Duchess of Cornwall stunned in a flowy light blue dress with gold detailing and a cream lace shawl for a reception on the first day of a trip to Athens in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greek independence. — The Editors, Town & Country, 4 June 2022 Gustas also brings a shawl, which doubles as a blanket. — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb He was also known for living an ascetic lifestyle, often dressing in a loincloth and shawl only. — Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2021 See More

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