scarecrow
Translation
scarecrow
Examples
The farmer put a scarecrow in the field.
The farmer put a scarecrow in the field.
He was dressed as a scarecrow for Halloween.
He was dressed as a scarecrow for Halloween.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a figure to scare birds from crops We saw a scarecrow in the middle of the cornfield.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effigy, mannequin (in a loose sense)
Etymology
A compound word: `scare` + `crow`. A figure made to scare away crows.
Memory Tips
It literally 'scares crows'. The word itself tells you its purpose.