Scarf, n.; pl. Scarfs, rarely Scarves An article of dress of a light and decorative character, worn loosely over the shoulders or about the neck or the waist; a light shawl or handkerchief for the neck; also, a cravat; a neckcloth.
Put on your hood and scarf. --Swift.
With care about the banners, scarves, and staves. --R. Browning.
scarf
n 1: a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for
warmth or decoration
2: a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or
metal so that they will lock together end-to-end [syn: scarf
joint]
v 1: masturbate while strangling oneself
2: unite by a scarf joint
3: wrap in or adorn with a scarf
[also: scarves (pl)]