scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈsker-ˌkrō 
1
a
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to frighten birds away from crops
b
: something frightening but harmless
2
: a skinny or ragged person
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And, Alex Campbell as a pretty darn scary scarecrow.
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Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
Similar to owl statues or scarecrows, farmers relied on this bird for protection against crop predators.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
The 12th annual Saratoga Scarecrow project is in full swing, as dozens of homemade scarecrows line the sidewalks and businesses in the Saratoga Village.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Gear Guard will appear on the mobile app in different costumes (Doc Brown, Michael Knight and a scarecrow) during the limited-run for the software update.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
Similar to owl statues or scarecrows, farmers relied on this bird for protection against crop predators.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
The 12th annual Saratoga Scarecrow project is in full swing, as dozens of homemade scarecrows line the sidewalks and businesses in the Saratoga Village.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Gear Guard will appear on the mobile app in different costumes (Doc Brown, Michael Knight and a scarecrow) during the limited-run for the software update.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈske(ə)r-ˌkrō
ˈska(ə)r-
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to scare birds away from crops
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