shawl
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- noun
- /ʃɔl/
:
chal
- She wrapped the shawl around her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening.
- wear a shawl
- draped in a shawl
- prayer shawl
Is the piece of cloth a coveted shawl or a discard?
- Is the piece of cloth a coveted shawl or a discard?
- We discussed whether Stevie Nicks wore scarves or shawls.
- It gives me a little old Hollywood like a little wrap around shawl.
- I would have like, like a shawl or something that's big and a different color.
- Shepard would love this sharp shawl, a kid whose ridiculously large teeth have punctured his own face.
Examples
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I forgot my mom's shawl upstairs.
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She was wearing a simple dress, and a shawl against the sun.
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- You left your shawl at the academy last week.
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Where are you going without your shawl and the night air coming?
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What do you think, with this dress, the shawl or the jacket?
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- Maybe I should get a shawl.
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Wait until I get my shawl.
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And it was cold and I had a beautiful gown, but I decided to put like a fur shawl on top.
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Oh, that's a pretty shawl you've got on.
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I like your shawl.
Synonyms
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A long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders to keep warm
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2.3
A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style
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2.3
A piece of cloth often worn by women on the head for warmth, to cover hair, or for style
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4.2
A warm blanket made from many knitted squares that you use on a bed or as a shawl
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4.7
A long wide scarf worn loosely over the shoulders, often by women
Compounds
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7.1
A rectangular cloth with knotted strings on the corners that Jewish people wear during morning prayers
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Etymology
Shawl comes from an Indian and Persian word shal, which meant 'a large cloth' used for warmth and style. So a shawl today is a cloth you wrap around your shoulders or head for warmth or decoration.