shawl

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noun

ˈshȯl

Synonyms of shawl next

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

shawl

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verb

shawled; shawling; shawls

transitive verb

: to wrap in or as if in a shawl

Examples of shawl in a Sentence

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Noun

Each received a shawl made of khadi, a handspun fabric that was promoted by Gandhi during India’s independence movement against the British. —

Krutika Pathi and Adam Schreck, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023 Another look that oozed cool involved a strappy tank top, black trousers, some dramatic accessories, and a flowing shawl, its fringed edges dancing like luxe hay. —

Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2023 Charlene remembers wrapping her head in the shawl, and in that exact moment, Jonathan found a pulse. —

Amanda Kabbabe, ELLE, 6 Sep. 2023 Gigi Hadid, meanwhile, has been photographed in New York City wearing cable knit a good two months ahead of schedule, while Meghan Markle has taken it a step even further with a full on camel coat and cashmere shawl combo in August. —

Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2023 Pair it with your favorite shawl to add an extra touch of elegance. —

Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 24 July 2023 On a recent tour, Jack Gary, the director of archaeology, described the artifacts excavated so far, including coins, buttons, doll fragments and, near the entrance to the original structure, some 160 straight pins — likely dropped by congregants removing hats and shawls. —

Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 8 May 2023 Pottery and bags, shawls and leather, restaurants offering precisely the food Americans won’t eat: octopus, rabbit, and snails. —

Andrew Sean Greer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023 The dress came with a matching highlighter green puffer hooded shawl. —

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023

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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