face flannel

face flannel
noun

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faceˈcloth or face flannel noun
1. A cloth used in washing the face
2. (facecloth) a cloth laid over the face of a corpse or living person
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Main Entry:face

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face flannel UK US noun [countable] [singular face flannel plural face flannels] british
a facecloth
Thesaurus: towels and cloths in the homehyponym

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face flannel,
Especially British. facecloth.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • face flannel — face flannels N COUNT A face flannel is a small cloth made of towelling which you use for washing yourself. [BRIT] (in AM, usually use washcloth) …   English dictionary

  • face flannel — face ,flannel noun count BRITISH a WASHCLOTH …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • face flannel — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms face flannel : singular face flannel plural face flannels British a facecloth …   English dictionary

  • face flannel — /ˈfeɪs flænəl/ (say fays flanuhl) noun → face washer …  

  • face flannel — noun Brit. a facecloth …   English new terms dictionary

  • flannel — noun (BrE) ⇨ See also ↑washcloth ADJECTIVE ▪ damp, wet ▪ cold ▪ face VERB + FLANNEL ▪ use …   Collocations dictionary

  • face washer — /ˈfeɪs wɒʃə/ (say fays woshuh) noun a small piece of towelling or similar material used for washing the face or body. Also, face cloth, face flannel, face towel; Especially WA, SA and Tasmania, flannel; Especially Qld, NSW and ACT, washer …  

  • face — n. & v. n. 1 the front of the head from the forehead to the chin. 2 the expression of the facial features (had a happy face). 3 composure, coolness, effrontery. 4 the surface of a thing, esp. as regarded or approached, esp.: a the visible part of …   Useful english dictionary

  • flannel — /ˈflænəl / (say flanuhl) noun 1. a warm, soft fabric of wool or blends of wool and cotton, wool and rayon, or cotton warp with wool filling. 2. Especially WA, SA and Tasmania → face washer. 3. (plural) an outer garment, especially trousers, made… …  

  • face cloth — noun A small cloth used to wash ones face. Syn: flannel, washcloth, washrag …   Wiktionary

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