shawl
IPA: ʃˈɔɫ
noun
- A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
- A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.
verb
- (transitive) To wrap in a shawl.
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Examples of "shawl" in Sentences
- She wrapped her shawl tightly around her shoulders to ward off the chilly evening air
- The intricate design of the shawl caught the eye of everyone in the room
- The elderly woman draped her well-worn shawl over the back of her chair before sitting down
- She took off her shawl and hung it up on a hook near the door before heading outside
- The vibrant colors of the shawl brightened up her otherwise drab outfit
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