SCARF: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SCARF?

Need another word that means the same as “scarf”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “scarf” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Scarf” are: scarf joint, muffler

Scarf as a Noun

Definitions of "Scarf" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scarf” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end.
• A length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head.
• A garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration.

Synonyms of "Scarf" as a noun (2 Words)

muffler	A device used to deaden the sound of a drum, bell, piano, or other instrument.
scarf joint	A joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end.

Usage Examples of "Scarf" as a noun

• A silk scarf.
• She tucked her woolly scarf around her neck.

Associations of "Scarf" (30 Words)

bandanna	Large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief.
boot	Kick give a boot to. Once a car is booted the owner must pay all fines plus a fee to have the boot removed.
caparison	Put a caparison on. Caparison the horses for the festive occasion.
cape	In bullfighting taunt the bull by flourishing a cape. The hair on a cape for the taxidermist can spoil in warm weather.
cashmere	Woollen material made from or resembling cashmere. A cashmere jumper.
cloth	A piece of cloth for cleaning or covering something e g a dishcloth or a tablecloth. A broad piece of pleated cloth.
clothes	Bedclothes. Baby clothes.
coat	Form a coat over. His coat pocket.
cockade	An ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat. The cap bore the traditional cockade in silver blue and red.
cravat	A short, wide strip of fabric worn by men round the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt.
doff	Remove (an item of clothing). He doffed his hat.
fez	A felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown.
glove	Of a wicketkeeper baseball catcher etc catch deflect or touch the ball with a gloved hand. A pair of black leather gloves.
handkerchief	A square of cotton or other finely woven material intended for wiping one’s nose.
hat	Put on or wear a hat. A black straw hat.
headdress	Clothing for the head. A veil held in place with a pearl headdress.
jacket	Put a jacket on. Potatoes cooked in their jackets.
kerchief	A handkerchief.
mask	A masked person. Brandy did not completely mask the bitter taste.
mitten	A glove with two sections, one for the thumb and the other for all four fingers.
monocle	Lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles.
raincoat	A long coat, typically having a belt, made from waterproofed or water-resistant fabric.
robe	Put on robes especially for a formal or ceremonial occasion. A baby in christening robes.
shirt	Put a shirt on. Smith increased his chances of a Great Britain shirt with a penalty shot save.
skirt	Pass around or about; move along the border. He did not go through the city but skirted it.
sweater	A person who perspires. A close knit wool sweater for icy weather.
veil	A membrane that is attached to the immature fruiting body of some toadstools and ruptures in the course of development either universal veil enclosing the whole fruiting body or partial veil joining the edges of the cap to the stalk. She veiled her face.
vest	Of a chorister or member of the clergy put on vestments. The property vests in the trustees.
wear	The wearing of something or the state of being worn as clothing. She was wearing yellow that day.
yarn	Tell or spin a yarn. He sat yarning to his mother.