duffel

[duhf-uh l]

duffel Definition

• 1. a coarse woolen cloth with a thick nap
• 2. a bag made of duffel, used by sailors for their clothing and personal gear

Using duffel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duffel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He wore a coat made of duffel to keep warm.

• Example

  The sailor packed his belongings in a duffel before boarding the ship.

duffel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duffel

• woolen cloth
• sailor's bag
• duffel bag

Phrases with duffel

• duffel coat

  a warm coat made of duffel cloth, typically with a hood and toggle fastenings

  Example

  She wore a duffel coat to stay warm in the cold weather.

• duffel bag

  a large cylindrical bag made of duffel cloth, typically with a drawstring closure at the top

  Example

  He packed all his camping gear into a duffel bag.

• duffel blanket

  a heavy woolen blanket made of duffel cloth

  Example

  The soldiers wrapped themselves in duffel blankets to keep warm at night.

Origins of duffel

from Duffel, the name of a town in Belgium where the cloth was originally made

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Summary: duffel in Brief

The term 'duffel' [duhf-uh l] refers to a coarse woolen cloth with a thick nap. It is also used to describe a bag made of duffel, which is commonly used by sailors for their clothing and personal gear. Examples include 'He wore a coat made of duffel to keep warm.' and 'The sailor packed his belongings in a duffel before boarding the ship.'