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flannel

/ˈflænəl/

Meanings
noun
A soft cloth material woven from wool, possibly combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

Examples :

"With the weather turning colder, it was time to dig out our flannel sheets and nightclothes."
material

Related Words

Illustration plausible

plausible adjective

/ˈplɔːz.ə.bəl/

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely

"a plausible excuse"

Illustration washcloth

washcloth noun

/ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/

A small cloth used to wash the face and body.

"After her shower, Sarah used a washcloth to dry her face. "

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combined noun

/kəmˈbaɪnd/

An event in alpine skiing which combines runs on a downhill skiing course and a slalom course, for individual skiers.

"The combined at the Winter Olympics tests a skier's all-around skill, demanding both speed and technical agility. "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration soothing

soothing verb

/ˈsuːðɪŋ/

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

"The gentle music helped soothe my stressed nerves after a long day at work. "

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flannelled adjective

/ˈflænəld/ /ˈflænld/

Wearing clothes made of flannel; especially wearing cricket whites.

"The flannelled cricketers walked onto the field, ready for their match. "

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nightclothes noun

/ˈnaɪtˌkloʊz/ /ˈnaɪtˌkloʊðz/

Clothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pyjamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.

"The disturbance brought out many of the neighbors in their nightclothes."

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

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convincing verb

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the answer was B by explaining the formula clearly. "

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possibly adverb

/ˈpɒsɪbli/ /ˈpɑsəbli/

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

"My sister might be late for work; she possibly got caught in traffic. "