duffle coat
Noun: A duffle coat is a type of warm, heavy coat typically made from a thick woolen fabric called duffel. It is characterized by its distinctive wooden or horn toggle fastenings (instead of buttons or a zipper) and often includes an attached hood.
The term "duffle coat" is used to refer specifically to this classic style of outerwear. It is a count noun. * He wore a warm duffle coat to protect himself from the winter wind. * The sailor's duffle coat was practical for the cold, wet conditions at sea. * She bought a new duffle coat with leather toggles.
- The duffle coat has a historical association with the British Royal Navy and later became a popular casual garment.
- The style is sometimes considered a classic or timeless piece of clothing.
- Duffle bag (noun): A cylindrical bag made of a similar sturdy cloth, originally used by sailors. This is a separate, distinct item from a coat.
- He packed his clothes in a large duffle bag.
- Toggle coat (noun): A general term for any coat fastened with toggles, which can be synonymous with a duffle coat.
- Toggle coat
- British warm (a similar, often slightly more formal, military-style coat)
The word "duffle" in "duffle coat" refers specifically to the coarse, woolen cloth from which the coat was traditionally made. It does not share the other, unrelated meanings of the word "duffel" (as in duffel bag) in this compound term. The focus is entirely on the garment.
- a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles