scarf

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: ein Kleidungsstück aus Stoff, das um Hals, Kopf oder Schultern getragen wird, um Wärme zu spenden oder als modisches Accessoire; sowie eine Holz- oder Metallverbindung, bei der zwei Werkstücke so ausgeschnitten werden, dass sie bündig aneinanderstoßen.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or style; and a type of joint used in carpentry or metalwork where two pieces are notched to fit together end-to-end.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Neck or head garmentA1formal

   A piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth, fashion, or religious reasons.

   Schal

   • She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before going outside.
   • He bought a silk scarf as a souvenir from Italy.
   • The athlete wore a scarf to keep her ears warm during the race.

   Synonymebandanaboakerchiefmufflerneckerchiefshawlstolewrap

2. Carpentry jointC2formal

   A joint made by cutting away the ends of two pieces of wood or metal so that they overlap and lock together, forming a continuous piece.

   Scherverbindung

   • The carpenter used a scarf joint to connect the two long beams.
   • Scarf joints are commonly used in shipbuilding and timber framing.
   • The metal scarf was welded to ensure a strong connection.

   Synonymescarf joint

• Umgangssprachliches Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas schnell und gierig zu essen; auch: etwas eilig hinunterschlingen.

A verb meaning to eat something quickly and greedily.

1. To eat quickly and greedilyB1informalamerican

   To consume food very rapidly and with great appetite.

   Verschlingen

   • He scarfed down his entire dinner in five minutes.
   • She scarfed up all the cookies before anyone else could get one.
   • They scarfed their lunch and rushed back to work.

   Synonymeboltcramdevourgobblegorgeinhalepig outpolish offscoffshovelstuffwolf

2. To join by a scarf jointC1formal

   To unite two pieces of material, such as wood or metal, by cutting and fitting them together in a specific way.

   Verzapfen

   • The carpenter scarfed the two beams together to create a longer support.
   • They scarfed the ends of the rails to make a continuous track.
   • The technique of scarfing is used in shipbuilding to join planks.

   Synonymejoinspliceunite

3. To wrap or adorn with a scarfB2formal

   To cover, wrap, or decorate something or someone with a scarf.

   Mit einem Schal umhüllen

   • She scarfed her neck with a warm woolen scarf before going out in the snow.
   • The statue was scarfed with a ceremonial cloth for the festival.
   • He scarfed the gift box with a silk scarf for a more elegant presentation.

   Synonymeclothecoverdrapemufflewrap

Phrasal-Variantenscarf out