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Meaning of "scarecrow" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCARECROW

scarecrow  [ˈskɛəˌkrəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCARECROW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scarecrow is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCARECROW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

scarecrow

Scarecrow

A scarecrow or hay-man is a decoy or mannequin in the shape of a human. It is usually dressed in old clothes and placed in open fields to discourage birds such as crows or sparrows from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops.

Definition of scarecrow in the English dictionary

The first definition of scarecrow in the dictionary is an object, usually in the shape of a man, made out of sticks and old clothes to scare birds away from crops. Other definition of scarecrow is a person or thing that appears frightening but is not actually harmful. Scarecrow is also an untidy-looking person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCARECROW


cockcrow
ˈkɒkˌkrəʊ
crow
krəʊ
escroc
ɛsˈkrəʊ
escrow
ˈɛskrəʊ
gorcrow
ˈɡɔːˌkrəʊ
jim-crow
dʒɪm krəʊ
macro
ˈmækrəʊ
micro
ˈmaɪkrəʊ
mucro
ˈmjuːkrəʊ
NACRO
ˈnækrəʊ
outcrow
ˌaʊtˈkrəʊ
overcrow
ˌəʊvəˈkrəʊ
pilcrow
ˈpɪlkrəʊ
scrow
skrəʊ
semimicro
ˌsemɪˈmaɪkrəʊ
supermicro
ˈsuːpərˌmaɪkrəʊ
synchro
ˈsɪŋkrəʊ
ultramicro
ˌʌltrəˈmaɪkrəʊ
Velcro
ˈvɛlkrəʊ
Yamoussoukro
ˌjæmʊˈsuːkrəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCARECROW

scarcely
scarcement
scarcities
scarcity
scarcity value
scare
scare quotes
scare story
scare tactics
scare the pants off
scared
scared to death
scaredy
scaredy-cat
scarehead
scaremonger
scaremongering
scarer
scarey
scarf

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCARECROW

arrow
barrow
borrow
brow
carrion crow
eat crow
eyebrow
grow
hooded crow
hoodie crow
in a row
jim crow
morrow
narrow
row
scald-crow
sorrow
sparrow
throw
tomorrow

Synonyms and antonyms of scarecrow in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scarecrow» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCARECROW

Find out the translation of scarecrow to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scarecrow from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scarecrow» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

草人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espantapájaros
570 millions of speakers

English

scarecrow
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बिजूका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فَزَّاعَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пугало
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espantalho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চঁচা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épouvantail
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scarecrow
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vogelscheuche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かかし
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

허수아비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scarecrow
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bù nhìn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெருளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बागुलबुवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

korkuluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spaventapasseri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

strach na wróble
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

опудало
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sperietoare de ciori
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκιάχτρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voëlverskrikker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fågelskrämma
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fugleskremsel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scarecrow

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCARECROW»

The term «scarecrow» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.292 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCARECROW» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «scarecrow» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «scarecrow» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scarecrow

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QUOTES WITH «SCARECROW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word scarecrow.
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Jonathan Brandis
When you're young, you should live out every weekend. Even if you look like a scarecrow, you just gotta go!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCARECROW»

Discover the use of scarecrow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scarecrow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Scarecrow
As 'Scarecrow' Schofield watches his mission to eliminate a Siberian turn into a bloodbath, he realises he has been tricked -- and now become the prey rather than the predator.
Matthew Reilly, 2009
2
Scarecrow Returns: A Novel
SCARECROW IS BACK AND READY FOR ACTION!
Matthew Reilly, 2012
3
Scarecrow
The world becomes an extraordinary place when viewed through the eyes of a scarecrow.
Cynthia Rylant, 2010
4
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves: A Scarecrow Novel
At an abandoned Soviet base in the Arctic, a battle to save all life on Earth is about to begin.
Matthew Reilly, 2012
5
Classic Goosebumps #16: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
The best-selling scare series of all time brings you a thrilling repackage of the field of screams!
R.L. Stine, 2011
6
The Scarecrow and His Servant
Outrageously zany and filed with non-stop surprises, Simon Reade’s theatrical adaptation of The Scarecrow and His Servant, renowned author Philip Pullman's fictional children's tale, is an enchanting play for young readers and performers.
Philip Pullman, 2012
7
The Little Scarecrow Boy
The Little Scarecrow Boy is the lightest and brightest picture book from one of the most renowned children's writers ever: Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny.
Margaret Wise Brown, 2005
8
The Scarecrow Video Movie Guide
Compiled with a deep appreciation and understanding of movies, this is a unique list of essential, cool, funny, laughable, important, fluffy, outrageous, you-just-gotta-see videos for anyone interested in the art--both high and low--of ...
The Staff and Friends of Scarecrow, 2004
9
Sammy the Scarecrow
Sammy is a friendly scarecrow with a smile big as a circle. Each day, the children arrived at school excited to see Sammy. Sammy is always happy to see the children.
Linda Leday, 2009
10
Jeb Scarecrow's Pumpkin Patch
Jeb Scarecrow comes up with a wonderful plan to scare the crows away from his pumpkin patch.
‎1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCARECROW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scarecrow is used in the context of the following news items.
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Farmer uses blow-up sex doll as a scarecrow after feeling let down …
A farmer has come up with an unusual way of keeping pesky deer away from his turnips - by using a blow-up doll as a scarecrow. David Gray says the £4.82 ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Nicolas Cage as Scarecrow? Courtney Love as Harley Quinn? The …
Imagine a Batman movie with Nicolas Cage as the Scarecrow and Courtney Love ... Scarecrow and Courtney Love's Harley Quinn as new villains to introduce. «Digital Spy UK, Jun 15»
3
New 7 minute 'Batman: Arkham Knight' gameplay shows Batman …
Following on from the events of the “Officer Down” gameplay video, Batman infiltrates Scarecrow's safehouse in Gotham City to find a familiar face, and takes on ... «Batman-News, May 15»
4
Shepherd found dead after having sex with scarecrow
An Argentinian shepherd was found dead after having sex with a scarecrow that he had dolled up in a wig and lipstick – and manned up with a strap-on sex toy, ... «New York Post, Apr 15»
5
Time stands still in Japan's village of scarecrows
Scarecrows pose in houses, fields, trees, streets, and at a crowded bus stop - where ... to the village, next to a board identifying Nagoro as "Scarecrow Village". «Reuters, Mar 15»
6
Batman: Arkham Knight
The Arkham Knight isn't the only bad guy that wants to make things tough for Batman in Gotham. A new trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight shows what Scarecrow ... «Game Informer, Feb 15»
7
Batman: Arkham Knight "Gotham is Mine" trailer reveals Scarecrow's
Scarecrow has managed to reunite the Rogues Gallery - the infamous crew of Gotham's worst, including Two-Face, Penguin, Riddler, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy ... «PCGamesN, Feb 15»
8
'The Scarecrow'
“The Scarecrow” is the beginning of one of Gotham's greatest madmen, Jonathan Crane, and within the episode's 45 minutes, Gotham finally does an origin ... «EW Community, Feb 15»
9
Scarecrow's Dad Leads A Frighteningly Non-Terrible Episode Of …
The titular Dr. Crane is of course the father of Jonathan Crane, the future Bat-villain known as the Scarecrow. He's creating a solid legacy of villainy for his son by ... «io9, Feb 15»
10
Scarecrow Nightmare Pack for Batman Arkham Knight brings on the …
When the Dark Knight returns next year, it won't just be in a vanilla edition of the game, as he'll be getting some exclusive Scarecrow-themed content on the PS4 ... «Lazygamer, Dec 14»

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