[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

scarf \scarf\, v. t. imp.  p. p. scarfed; p. pr.  vb. n.
   scarfing.
   1. to throw on loosely; to put on like a scarf. "my sea-gown
      scarfed about me." --shak.
      1913 webster

   2. to dress with a scarf, or as with a scarf; to cover with a
      loose wrapping. --shak.
      1913 webster
see also:
scarfed scarfing 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

scarf \scarf\, v. t. sw. skarfva to eke out, to join together,
   skarf a seam, joint; cf. dan. skarre to joint, to unite
   timber, icel. skara to clinch the planks of a boat, g.
   scharben to chop, to cut small.
      a to form a scarf on the end or edge of, as for a joint
          in timber, metal rods, etc.
      b to unite, as two pieces of timber or metal, by a scarf
          joint.
          1913 webster

[3] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

scarf \scarf\ skaumrf, n. icel. skarfr.
   a cormorant. scot.
   1913 webster

[4] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

scarf \scarf\, n.; pl. scarfs, rarely scarves skaumrvz.
   cf. of. escharpe a pilgrim's scrip, or wallet hanging about
   the neck, f. 'echarpe sash, scarf; probably from ohg.
   scharpe pocket; also from the french dan. skiaerf; sw.
   skaumrp, prov. g. schaumrfe, lg. scherf, g. schaumrpe;
   and also as. scearf a fragment; possibly akin to e. scrip a
   wallet. cf. scarp a scarf.
   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.
   1913 webster

         put on your hood and scarf.              --swift.
   1913 webster

         with care about the banners, scarves, and staves. --r.
                                                  browning.
   1913 webster
see also:
scarfs scarves scarp 

[5] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

scarf \scarf\, n.
      a in a piece which is to be united to another by a scarf
          joint, the part of the end or edge that is tapered
          off, rabbeted, or notched so as to be thinner than the
          rest of the piece.
      b a scarf joint.
          1913 webster

   scarf joint
      a a joint made by overlapping and bolting or locking
          together the ends of two pieces of timber that are
          halved, notched, or cut away so that they will fit
          each other and form a lengthened beam of the same size
          at the junction as elsewhere.
      b a joint formed by welding, riveting, or brazing
          together the overlapping scarfed ends, or edges, of
          metal rods, sheets, etc.

   scarf weld. see under weld.
      1913 webster
see also:
scarf joint scarf weld weld 

[6] : WordNet (r) 2.0

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
see also:
scarf joint scarves 

[7] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

104 moby thesaurus words for "scarf":
   roman collar, ankle, articulate, articulation, band, bandanna,
   batten, batten down, bertha, boa, bolt, boundary, bowtie, buckle,
   butt, button, button-down collar, celluloid collar, cervix, choke,
   choker, clasp, cleat, clerical collar, clinch, clip, closure,
   collar, comforter, connecting link, connecting rod, connection,
   coupling, cravat, dog collar, dovetail, elbow, embrace,
   four-in-hand, fur, gliding joint, guimpe, hasp, hinge,
   hinged joint, hip, hitch, hook, interface, jam, join, joining,
   joint, juncture, kerchief, knee, knuckle, latch, link, lock, miter,
   mortise, muffler, nail, neck, neckband, neckcloth, neckerchief,
   neckpiece, necktie, peg, pin, pivot, pivot joint,
   plunging neckline, rabbet, rivet, ruff, screw, seam, sew, shoulder,
   skewer, snap, staple, stick, stitch, stock, stole, suture,
   symphysis, tack, tallith, tie, tie rod, tippet, toggle,
   toggle joint, tucker, union, wedge, weld, wrist, zipper

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