Scarecrow

usgb/ˈskerkrəʊ/
noun

A model of a person made of old clothes and other items, often placed in fields to keep birds away from crops.

The cornfield was guarded by a ragged scarecrow.
Visual representation of "scarecrow" - A model of a person made of old clothes and other items, often placed in fields to keep birds away from crops.

Often appears as...

  • making a scarecrow
  • ragged scarecrow
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Agricultural Context

Used in rural or farming environments where scaring birds from crops is important.

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Farmers often set up a scarecrow in the midst of their fields during the planting season.
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Cultural Symbol

Scarecrows are a symbol of autumn, harvest time, and rural life in many cultures.

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During the fall festival, children created their own scarecrow with colorful autumn attire.
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Non-living Identifier

A scarecrow is an object, not a living person, even though it's made to look human-like.

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Despite looking eerie at night, the scarecrow is just a lifeless figure meant to ward off birds.
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