scarecrow meaning

UK US /ˈskærkroʊ/ 2 syllables

scarecrow (noun): an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds.

Definition of scarecrow

  1. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

    Synonyms: straw man, strawman, bird-scarer, scarer

    Type of: effigy

How to pronounce scarecrow

scarecrow is pronounced /ˈskærkroʊ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in OW · 9-letter words

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