"scarf" Definition

Definitions for the word "scarf" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
A cormorant.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
An article of dress of a light and decorative character, worn loosely over the shoulders or about the neck or the waist; a light shawl or handkerchief for the neck; also, a cravat; a neckcloth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To throw on loosely; to put on like a scarf.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To dress with a scarf, or as with a scarf; to cover with a loose wrapping.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To form a scarf on the end or edge of, as for a joint in timber, metal rods, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To unite, as two pieces of timber or metal, by a scarf joint.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
In a piece which is to be united to another by a scarf joint, the part of the end or edge that is tapered off, rabbeted, or notched so as to be thinner than the rest of the piece.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
A scarf joint.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
(pl. Scarves or -s) piece of material worn esp. Round the neck or over the head, for warmth or ornament. [french escarpe]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
10. v.
Join the ends of (timber etc.) By bevelling or notching them to fit and then bolting them etc. n. (pl. -s) joint made by scarfing. [probably french escarf]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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