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单词 handkerchief
释义

handkerchief

noun

hand·​ker·​chief ˈhaŋ-kər-chəf How to pronounce handkerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural handkerchiefs also handkerchieves ˈhaŋ-kər-chəfs How to pronounce handkerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs,
-chəvz,
-(ˌ)chivz
1
: a small usually square piece of cloth used for usually personal purposes (such as blowing the nose) or as a clothing accessory
2
: kerchief sense 1

Synonyms

  • babushka
  • bandanna
  • bandana
  • do-rag
  • kerchief
  • madras
  • mantilla
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Example Sentences

tied a handkerchief around her head and set about cleaning out the dust-covered attic usually dries her hands on her handkerchief when there are no towels available
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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

handkerchief

noun

hand·​ker·​chief ˈhaŋ-kər-chəf How to pronounce handkerchief (audio)
plural handkerchiefs
-chəfs
: a small usually square piece of cloth used for wiping the face, nose, or eyes

handkerchief

noun

1
as in madras
a scarf worn on the head tied a handkerchief around her head and set about cleaning out the dust-covered attic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • madras
  • kerchief
  • bandanna
  • bandana
  • mantilla
  • shawl
  • hankie
  • babushka
  • hanky
  • do-rag
2
as in hankie
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes usually dries her hands on her handkerchief when there are no towels available

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hankie
  • napkin
  • towel
  • hanky
  • kerchief
  • tissue
  • serviette
  • bandanna
  • bandana
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