5 letter words ending in ARF
The following list contains 3 five letter words in English
5 letter words ending in ARF in English
Common 5 letter words ending in ARF with meaning
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SCARF | Scarf
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb Definition: A scarf is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or head. As a verb, to scarf means to eat quickly and enthusiastically. Pronunciation: US: /skɑrf/; UK: /skɑːf/ Origin and Usage: The word "scarf" originated from the Old Norse word "skarfr," meaning "a cormorant." The word evolved to refer to a type of neckwear in the 16th century. The verb "to scarf" meaning "to eat quickly and enthusiastically" is believed to come from the use of "scarf" as a noun to describe a piece of food eaten quickly. The verb usage dates back to the early 20th century. Synonyms: Noun: shawl, wrap, muffler, stole, neckerchief; Verb: gobble, devour, wolf down, gorge Related Words: scarf, scare, scarp, scary, scart Example Sentences:
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WHARF | Heres the information you requested on "wharf":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
- Noun: a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload; a pier, dock, or landing stage.
- Verb: moor at or dock at a wharf.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /wɔrf, wɔrf/
- UK: /wɔːf/
4. Origin and Usage:
- Origin: Middle English (originally denoting a bank or shore): from Old Norse hvarf or Middle Low German warf. The term originally denoted a bank or shore and was later applied to a structure projecting from the shore; the sense ‘platform for loading and unloading ships’ dates from the mid 16th century.
- Usage: Wharves are built along the waters edge and are used to load and unload ships. The verb "wharf" means to moor a ship at a wharf.
5. Synonyms: dock, pier, quay, jetty
6. Related Words: pier, dock, quay, jetty, berth
7. Example Sentences:
- The ship pulled into the wharf to unload its cargo.
- He watched as the sailors expertly guided the ship into the wharf.
- They spent the afternoon fishing off the wharf.
- The company plans to expand the wharf to accommodate larger ships.
- She worked at the wharf as a crane operator. |
DWARF | Dwarf
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective Definition: A person or animal that is smaller than the usual size; a small creature with magical powers in fairy tales. To cause to appear small in size, to make seem insignificant. Of or relating to dwarfs or dwarfism. Pronunciation (US): /dwɔrf/ Pronunciation (UK): /dwɔːf/ Origin and Usage: The word "dwarf" originated from the Old English word "dweorg" which means "a dwarf, goblin, or gnome." It is used to describe a person or animal that is smaller than the usual size. It is also used in fairy tales to describe a small creature with magical powers. The word is also used as a verb to mean to cause to appear small in size, to make seem insignificant. Synonyms: Midget, Pygmy, Little Person, Lilliputian, Small Person Related Words: Midge, Gnome, Troll, Hobit, Fairy Example Sentences:
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