noun
Direct loanword for a scarecrow, often used in fantasy or gaming contexts. The native Japanese word is かかし.
See also: 案山子 (かかし)
畑にスケアクローを立てて鳥を追い払う。
They set up a scarecrow in the field to scare away birds.
noun
shabby person; person in rags
Figurative use comparing a disheveled person to a scarecrow. Not a common everyday term; more likely in literary or humorous contexts.
彼はボロボロの服を着ていて、まるでスケアクローみたいだった。
He was wearing tattered clothes and looked just like a scarecrow.