duffel

/'dʌfəl/ Cách viết khác : (duffle) /'dʌfəl/

Thân thiện

A traveler carries a blue duffel bag through the train station.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A coarse heavy woolen fabric: A type of thick, rough cloth traditionally made from wool, known for its durability and warmth.
   • A large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings: A large, often cylindrical bag made from sturdy fabric, used for carrying clothes and other items, especially for travel, sports, or camping.

Examples of Usage

• As a fabric:
  • The old sailor's coat was made of thick duffel.
  • Duffel is often used for making warm blankets and outerwear.
• As a bag:
  • He packed his duffel for the weekend trip.
  • The athletes carried their gear in large duffels.

Advanced Usage

• "Duffel coat": A hooded coat made from duffel fabric, typically fastened with toggles.
  • He wore a classic duffel coat to stay warm in the winter rain.
• The term can imply a sense of practicality, ruggedness, or casual travel, often associated with the military, sports, or outdoor activities.

Variants and Related Words

• Duffle: An alternative spelling for "duffel."
• Duffel bag (compound noun): The full term for the cylindrical bag.
• Kit bag: A similar type of bag, often used in military contexts.

Synonyms

• Fabric sense: Baize, felt, melton (other types of heavy woolen fabrics).
• Bag sense: Holdall, gym bag, travel bag.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Live out of a duffel bag": To travel frequently or live with very few possessions, often in a temporary way.
  • As a consultant, he practically lived out of a duffel bag, flying to a new city every week.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a coarse heavy woolen fabric
2. a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

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