scarecrow — A model of a human figure dressed in old clothes and set up in a field to frighten birds away from crops
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A model of a human figure dressed in old clothes and set up in a field to frighten birds away from crops
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskerˌkroʊ/
Korean meaning: 새들을 쫓기 위해 밭에 세워둔 허수아비
Korean pronunciation: 스케어-크로 (강세: 스케어)
Example Sentences
- The scarecrow looked so realistic that even the mailman got startled.
- My grandmother's scarecrow is wearing my grandfather's old suit and tie.
- The children built a scarecrow for their school garden project.
scarecrow
NOUN//ˈskerˌkroʊ//
A model of a human figure dressed in old clothes and set up in a field to frighten birds away from crops
Straw figure scaring away crows
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The scarecrow welcomes the sparrow, while the arrow points to tomorrow
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Origin
16세기에 'scare(놀라게 하다)'와 'crow(까마귀)'가 결합된 합성어로, 말 그대로 '까마귀를 놀라게 하는 것'이라는 의미에서 탄생했습니다.
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“The scarecrow looked so realistic that even the mailman got startled.”
“My grandmother's scarecrow is wearing my grandfather's old suit and tie.”
“The children built a scarecrow for their school garden project.”
“After the storm, the scarecrow was lying flat on the ground like it was taking a nap.”
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