earflap
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earflap — n. one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm. On some hats the earflaps may be adjusted or tied to the top of the hat, and lowered when needed in colder weather. Syn: earlap. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earflap — [ir′flap΄] n. either of a pair of cloth or fur flaps on a cap, turned down to protect the ears from cold … English World dictionary
earflap — /ˈɪəflæp/ (say earflap) noun one of a pair of pieces attached to a cap, for covering the ears in cold weather …
earflap — noun Date: 1839 a warm covering for the ears; especially an extension on the lower edge of a cap that may be folded up or down … New Collegiate Dictionary
earflap — /ear flap /, n. either of a pair of flaps attached to a cap, for covering the ears in cold weather. Also called earlap. [1855 60; EAR1 + FLAP] * * * … Universalium
earflap — n. straps or flaps attached to a hat (for covering the ears) … English contemporary dictionary
earflap — ear•flap [[t]ˈɪərˌflæp[/t]] n. clo a flap attached to a cap, for covering the ear in cold weather • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
earflap — noun one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm • Syn: ↑earlap • Hypernyms: ↑flap • Part Holonyms: ↑cap … Useful english dictionary
earflap hat — n. hat with earflaps on each side … English contemporary dictionary
earlap — noun one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm • Syn: ↑earflap • Hypernyms: ↑flap • Part Holonyms: ↑cap * * * ˈi(ə)rˌlap, ˈiəˌ noun Etymology … Useful english dictionary
