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The definition of flannel
8 Definitions of: flannel
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- noun, a soft light woollen fabric with a slight nap, used for clothing
- noun, trousers or other garments made of flannel
- noun, See cotton flannel
- noun, a small piece of cloth used to wash the face and hands; face cloth. US and Canadian equivalent: washcloth
- noun, indirect or evasive talk; deceiving flattery
- verb, to cover or wrap with flannel
- verb, to rub, clean, or polish with flannel
- verb, to talk evasively to; flatter in order to mislead
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| Synonyms: | Informal waffle (Brit. informal), flattery, blarney, baloney (informal), equivocation, hedge, prevaricate, weasel words (informal chiefly U.S.), soft soap (informal), Informal flatter | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of flannel