duffel coat
/'dʌfəl'kout/ Cách viết khác : (duffle_coat) /'dʌfəl'kout/
Definition
Noun: A duffel coat is a type of warm, casual overcoat, typically made from a thick, coarse woolen fabric called duffel. It is characterized by a hood (often lined with a contrasting material) and a distinctive fastening system using wooden or leather toggles and loops instead of buttons or a zipper.
Usage
The term "duffel coat" is used to refer to this specific style of coat. It is a countable noun. - He wore a duffel coat to stay warm in the winter wind. - She bought a classic navy blue duffel coat. - The duffel coat is a timeless piece of outerwear.
Examples
- As a subject:
- As an object:
- With modifiers:
Advanced Usage
- "in a duffel coat": Describes someone wearing one.
- The figure in the duffel coat turned the corner.
- "duffel coat and...": Often used in lists of casual or classic attire.
- The style was quintessentially English: jeans, boots, and a duffel coat.
Variants and Related Words
- Duffle coat: An alternative, common spelling. The meaning is identical.
- Duffel bag (noun): A separate, unrelated item; a large cylindrical bag made of sturdy cloth, originally used by the military. It is not a type of coat.
- Toggle coat: A more general term for any coat fastened with toggles, which may include duffel coats.
Synonyms
- Toggle coat: A close synonym, though it may refer to coats made from materials other than duffel cloth.
- Hooded coat: A broader term describing the feature but not the specific style or fastening.
Related Phrases
- "Fastens with toggles": The defining characteristic of a duffel coat.
- You can recognize a duffel coat because it fastens with toggles.
Noun
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a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles
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