scarf

Knitted neck loop

A scarf is a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, fashion, or modesty.

Scarves vary from thin silk to heavy wool.

To scarf something down (or scarf it up) is to eat it quickly and greedily: He scarfed down three slices of pizza.

In woodworking, a scarf joint connects two pieces by overlapping tapered ends.

garment

shawl

Draped shoulder covering

  • wrapEnclose by winding around
  • stoleTook without permission
  • pashminaSoft Himalayan goat fiber

bandana · kerchief · neckerchief · snood · cowl · muffler · boa · headscarf · babushka · keffiyeh

styling

drape

Hang in folds

  • loopCurve closing on itself
  • knotTied rope fastening
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

tie · tuck · twist · fold · layer · accessorize · accent · ensemble · outfit · coordinate

material

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

cotton · linen · velvet · fleece · mohair · angora · merino · pashmina · tweed · knit

warmth

cozy

Warm and snug

  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • bundledGathered and tied together
  • toastyComfortably heated

insulated · layered · wrapped · thermal · winter · fleece-lined · neck warmer · cold weather · outdoor · woolly

liturgical

stole

Took without permission

  • tippetNarrow clerical scarf
  • clergyOrdained religious officials collectively
  • vestmentCeremonial religious garment

ordained · clerical · ecclesiastical · ceremonial · priestly

devour

gobble

Eat fast and greedily

consume · eat quickly · scoff · bolt · gorge · stuff · cram · snarf

joinery

joint

Shared by multiple parties

miter · dovetail · woodworking · carpentry · lap joint · fitted · rabbeted

Categories
Opposites
eating style (verb sense)

scarfnibble

Small, tentative bite

pick at · peck at · savor · pick · graze

neck coverage (noun sense)

scarflow neckline

v-neck · plunging neckline

neck coverage (garment sense)

scarfcollar

Neck encirclement

choker · necktie

Phrases
Family

scarves, scarfing, scarfed, scarfs, scarf down, scarfpin, scarflike

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G