shawl
nounUK /ʃɔːl/
US /ʃɔːl/
A big soft cloth you wear over your shoulders to stay warm.
Grandma wrapped a woolen shawl around her shoulders before going outside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A large piece of fabric worn loosely over the shoulders as part of traditional dress.
She wore a brightly embroidered shawl with her wedding outfit.
3. A covering or wrap used to protect something, such as a baby or a piece of furniture.
The nurse draped a shawl over the sleeping infant.
4. A light cloth worn over the head and shoulders, especially in some religious or cultural settings.
The woman adjusted her shawl before entering the church.