scarecrow

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Noun scarecrow has 1 sense

scarecrow, straw man, strawman, bird-scarer, scarer - an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
--₁ is a kind of effigy, image, simulacrum

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Scarecrow

Definition:

A scarecrow is a humanoid figure often made of straw or old clothing, used to scare birds away from crops and gardens.

Parts of Speech:

Noun
Verb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

A scarecrow as a physical object.

Example Sentence: The farmer planted scarecrows in his cornfield to protect the crops from hungry birds.
Verb:

To scare or deter someone or something.

Example Sentence: The loud noise of the car's horn scared away the birds, effectively scarecrowing them.

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