26984 words

flannel

8 definitions • 8 examples
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a light cloth usually made from wool, used especially for making trousers, skirts, or suits :

Examples:

He was wearing a grey flannel suit.
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Examples:

Traditionally, white flannels are worn when playing cricket.
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a soft cloth made from cotton, used for making shirts and pyjamas:

Examples:

He was dressed in jeans and a ragged flannel shirt.
an old flannel nightshirt
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a shirt made out of this soft cloth:

Examples:

The owner wore a light blue flannel and designer jeans.
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speech containing a lot of words that is used to avoid telling the truth or answering a question, and is often intended to deceive:

Examples:

Leave out the flannel and answer the question!
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to use a lot of words to avoid telling the truth or answering a question, often in order to deceive
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a soft cloth usually made from cotton or wool:

Examples:

flannel pajamas
a flannel shirt

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