what's the meaning of scarecrows?

[Mirko]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #747 "Vocabulary Practice: Halloween (2)", question 5

In the fall, people often see ......... standing in agricultural fields. Although, they are not scary and are only meant to scare away crows, they are another symbol of Halloween and people will decorate their homes with them in order to denote the holiday.

(a) mummies
(b) saviors
(c) witches
(d) scarecrows

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #747 "Vocabulary Practice: Halloween (2)", answer 5

In the fall, people often see scarecrows standing in agricultural fields. Although, they are not scary and are only meant to scare away crows, they are another symbol of Halloween and people will decorate their homes with them in order to denote the holiday.

Correct answer: (d) scarecrows
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what's the meaning of scarecrows?

Mirko

[Mister Micawber]

Don't you have a DICTIONARY?
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