duffle
/'dʌfəl/ Cách viết khác : (duffle) /'dʌfəl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A coarse heavy woolen fabric: "Duffle" refers to a thick, rough-textured cloth traditionally made from wool, often used for making warm outerwear.
- A large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings: "Duffle" also denotes a type of spacious, soft-sided bag, typically made from durable fabric like canvas, with a drawstring or zipper closure at the top.
Examples
- Noun (Fabric):
- The classic winter coat was made from warm, sturdy duffle.
- He preferred the texture of duffle for his hiking gear.
- Noun (Bag):
- She packed all her clothes into a large duffle for the trip.
- The sailors carried their belongings in heavy canvas duffles.
Advanced Usage
- "Duffle coat": A specific style of overcoat made from duffle fabric, characterized by a hood and toggle fastenings.
- His duffle coat was perfect for the cold, damp weather.
- The term can imply practicality and durability, often associated with travel, sports, or military use.
Variants and Related Words
- Duffel: An alternative, and very common, spelling for "duffle." Both spellings are correct and interchangeable.
- He bought a new duffel bag for the gym.
- Duffle bag (noun phrase): The full term for the cylindrical bag.
- She tossed her duffle bag into the trunk of the car.
Synonyms
- Fabric: Woolen cloth, felted fabric.
- Bag: Kit bag, gear bag, sports bag, holdall.
Related Phrases
- To live out of a duffle bag: To travel frequently or live temporarily without unpacking.
- As a consultant, he lived out of a duffle bag for months at a time.
Notes
- The word's origin is from the Belgian town of , known for producing the coarse woolen cloth.
- In modern usage, the "bag" meaning is more common than the "fabric" meaning.
Noun
- a coarse heavy woolen fabric
- a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings