1. figures made to resemble humans, typically placed in fields to frighten birds away from crops
Usage: plural of scarecrow
2. people who are very thin or poorly dressed
Usage: informal; sometimes derogatory

Examples

• The farmer placed several scarecrows throughout his cornfield.
• Old scarecrows stood guard over the vegetable garden.
• The children made scarecrows using old clothes and straw.
• Two tattered scarecrows swayed in the autumn breeze.
• The scarecrows were dressed in flannel shirts and worn jeans.
• She replaced the damaged scarecrows before planting season.