join by a scarf
1scarf — scarf1 [skärf] n. pl. scarves or sometimes scarfs [skärvz] [NormFr escarpe (OFr escharpe), a purse suspended from the neck, wallet < ML scirpa, scrippa, earlier scirpea, rush pouch or basket < L scirpeus, of rushes < scirpus, a rush,… …
2scarf´er — scarf1 «skahrf», noun, plural scarfs or scarves, verb. –n. 1. a) a long, broad strip of silk, lace, or other material, worn about the neck, shoulders, head, or waist. b) = muffler (def. 2). (Cf. ↑muffler) 2. a long strip of linen, etc., used as a …
3scarf — I. /skaf / (say skahf) noun (plural scarfs or scarves /skavz / (say skahvz)) 1. a long, broad strip of silk, wool, lace, etc., worn about the neck, shoulders, or head for ornament or warmth. 2. → headscarf. –verb (t) 3. to cover or wrap with, or… …
4Scarf — Scarf, v. t. [Sw. skarfva to eke out, to join together, skarf a seam, joint; cf. Dan. skarre to joint, to unite timber, Icel. skara to clinch the planks of a boat, G. scharben to chop, to cut small.] (a) To form a scarf on the end or edge of, as… …
5scarf — Ⅰ. scarf [1] ► NOUN (pl. scarves or scarfs) ▪ a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. DERIVATIVES scarfed (also scarved) adjective. ORIGIN probably from Old French escharpe pilgrim s pouch …
6scarf — 1. n. (pl. scarves or scarfs) a square, triangular, or esp. long narrow strip of material worn round the neck, over the shoulders, or tied round the head (of a woman), for warmth or ornament. Phrases and idioms: scarf pin (or ring) Brit. an… …
7scarf — Synonyms and related words: Roman collar, ankle, articulate, articulation, band, bandanna, batten, batten down, bertha, boa, bolt, boundary, bowtie, buckle, butt, button, button down collar, celluloid collar, cervix, choke, choker, clasp, cleat,… …
8scarf — scarf1 noun (plural scarves or scarfs) a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. Derivatives scarfed (also scarved) adjective Origin C16: prob. based on Old North. Fr. escarpe, prob. identical with OFr. escharpe pilgrim s scrip …
9halve — v. a. 1. Divide into two equal parts, bisect. 2. Scarf (as timbers), join by a scarf …
10scarfed — Ⅰ. scarf [1] ► NOUN (pl. scarves or scarfs) ▪ a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. DERIVATIVES scarfed (also scarved) adjective. ORIGIN probably from Old French escharpe pilgrim s pouch …
