Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scarecrow
noun
/ˈskɛərˌkroʊ/
Definition
A figure made to resemble a human, used to scare birds away from crops.
Examples
- Farmers often place a scarecrow in their fields.
- The scarecrow was dressed in old clothes and had a hat on its head.
- She decided to build a scarecrow to protect her garden from crows.
Meaning
A scarecrow is typically positioned in fields to prevent birds and other animals from eating seeds or crops.
Synonyms
- Dummy
- Figure
- Mannequin
