Definition of Shawl

1. Noun. Cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders.

Generic synonyms: Cloak
Specialized synonyms: Prayer Shawl, Tallis, Tallith, Sarape, Serape

Definition of Shawl

1. n. A square or oblong cloth of wool, cotton, silk, or other textile or netted fabric, used, especially by women, as a loose covering for the neck and shoulders.

2. v. t. To wrap in a shawl.

Definition of Shawl

1. Noun. A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shawl

1. to wrap in a shawl (a piece of cloth worn as a covering) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Shawl

1. A square or oblong cloth of wool, cotton, silk, or other textile or netted fabric, used, especially by women, as a loose covering for the neck and shoulders. India shawl, a kind of rich shawl made in India from the wool of the Cashmere goat. It is woven in pieces, which are sewed together. Shawl goat, the Cashmere goat. Origin: Per. & Hind. Shal: cf. F. Chale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shawl

shaving-brush tree
shaving brush
shaving cramp
shaving cream
shaving creams
shaving foam
shaving soap
shavings
shaw
shawarma
shawarmas
shawed
shawing
shawirma
shawirmas
shawl (current term)
shawl muscle
shawled
shawley
shawleys
shawlie
shawlies
shawling
shawlings
shawlless
shawllike
shawls
shawm
shawms
shawnees

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