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noun

Definition of shawl

as in stole

a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders

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Noun

The shawl left much of Klum's torso exposed, showing off her toned abs and slim figure. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Kicking things off is Midnight Blue, a single-breasted velvet dinner jacket, complete with silk-satin shawl lapels, pocket trims, and covered buttons. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Indeed, genuine Kashmiri shawls in that period could cost £200 or more. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025 But Pashmina shawls from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh, Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat, Chendamanglam Dhoties from Kerala and Madhur Kathi mats from West Bengal also fall into this category. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shawl

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Noun

Cut from wool and also available in black or ivory options, the design comes with a co-branded label on the cuff and a lightweight chiffon stole in matching or contrasting color for extra drama.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
On Tuesday afternoon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said that the truck Morley stole was found abandoned in Marion, Illinois, but his location remains unknown.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of stole

Verb

Cook, stirring often and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until pasta is coated in a clingy sauce.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
The stylist loves the sulfate-free formula for detangling easily, and the way hair always feels soft afterward, not coated.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of coat

Noun

Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.

— Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
At folding tables covered in colorful serapes, crockpots bubble with carne asada, as Hernandez’s brother, sister and other workers prep chile de arbol and dice onions for guacamole.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026

Definition of serape

Verb

Just behind him was Omitsu, with an overcoat and a scarf wrapped around her face.

— Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of wrap

Noun

After his 47-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, Chase celebrated with Higgins in bullfighting style, with Higgins mimicking a bull by putting his hands on his head and Chase playing the matador with an imaginary cape.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Simon Winchester was there for The Guardian newspaper, wearing a Sherlock Holmes-style hat and a tweed cape.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of cape

Verb

Many of the local vineyards host harvest events during fall, while in the spring, lush greenery carpets the surrounding hillsides (and there are fewer crowds to contend with on the roads and hiking trails).

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026
But dormant wildflower seeds can spring into action when conditions are just right, carpeting the landscape with delightful blooms.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of carpet

Verb

With a tighter opening, the octopus added a step, pulling the remaining arms through before squeezing its head and mantle through separately.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Lego Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set that one of our shopping writers called her favorite piece of home décor.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

Definition of mantle

Verb

The after-party space was blanketed in scarlet, with a black and white checkerboard floor.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
His campaign was wildly outspent by the Rogers one, which blanketed the airwaves with some exceptionally racist content.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

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