Bird-scarer (Noun)
Meaning
An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farmer set up a bird-scarer in the middle of the field to protect his newly planted seeds from hungry birds.
- A traditional bird-scarer, dressed in old clothes and a wide-brimmed hat, stood guard over the crops.
- The bird-scarer, made from straw and ragged fabric, swayed gently in the breeze, scaring away any birds that came too close.
- To keep the birds away from the garden, the children helped their grandfather build a bird-scarer from old clothes and sticks.
- The old bird-scarer, which had been standing in the field for years, was starting to show signs of wear and tear, but it still managed to scare away the occasional curious bird.