Definition of scarf

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Scarf (v. t.) To form a scarf on the end or edge of, as for a joint in timber, metal rods, etc..

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Scarfskin :: Scarfskin (n.) See Epidermis.
Cashmere :: Cashmere (n.) A rich stuff for shawls, scarfs, etc., originally made in Cashmere from the soft wool found beneath the hair of the goats of Cashmere, Thibet, and the Himalayas. Some cashmere, of fine quality, is richly embroidered for sale to Europeans..
Stem :: Stem (n.) A curved piece of timber to which the two sides of a ship are united at the fore end. The lower end of it is scarfed to the keel, and the bowsprit rests upon its upper end. Hence, the forward part of a vessel; the bow..
Futtock :: Futtock (n.) One of the crooked timbers which are scarfed together to form the lower part of the compound rib of a vessel; one of the crooked transverse timbers passing across and over the keel.
Embroider :: Embroider (v. t.) To ornament with needlework; as, to embroider a scarf..
Pi–a Cloth :: Pi–a cloth () A fine material for ladies' shawls, scarfs, handkerchiefs, etc., made from the fiber of the pineapple leaf, and perhaps from other fibrous tropical leaves. It is delicate, soft, and transparent, with a slight tinge of pale yellow..
Sash :: Sash (n.) A scarf or band worn about the waist, over the shoulder, or otherwise; a belt; a girdle, -- worn by women and children as an ornament; also worn as a badge of distinction by military officers, members of societies, etc..
Simar :: Simar (n.) A woman's long dress or robe; also light covering; a scarf.
Shash :: Shash (n.) The scarf of a turban.
Scarf :: Scarf (v. t.) To form a scarf on the end or edge of, as for a joint in timber, metal rods, etc..
Keel :: Keel (n.) A longitudinal timber, or series of timbers scarfed together, extending from stem to stern along the bottom of a vessel. It is the principal timber of the vessel, and, by means of the ribs attached on each side, supports the vessel's frame. In an iron vessel, a combination of plates supplies the place of the keel of a wooden ship. See Illust. of Keelson..
Scarf :: Scarf (v. t.) To unite, as two pieces of timber or metal, by a scarf joint..
Canton Crape :: Canton crape () A soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc.; -- called also Oriental crape..
Cloud :: Cloud (n.) A large, loosely-knitted scarf, worn by women about the head..
Cuticle :: Cuticle (n.) The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.
Woold :: Woold (v. t.) To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it..
Turban :: Turban (n.) A headdress worn by men in the Levant and by most Mohammedans of the male sex, consisting of a cap, and a sash, scarf, or shawl, usually of cotton or linen, wound about the cap, and sometimes hanging down the neck..
Scarfs :: Scarfs (pl. ) of Scar.
Liripoop :: Liripoop (n.) A pendent part of the old clerical tippet; afterwards, a tippet; a scarf; -- worn also by doctors, learned men, etc..
Sash :: Sash (v. t.) To adorn with a sash or scarf.
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