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earflap

ear·flap
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [eer-flap]
    • /ˈɪərˌflæp/
    • /ˈiəflap/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eer-flap]
    • /ˈɪərˌflæp/

Definitions of earflap word

  • noun earflap either of a pair of flaps attached to a cap, for covering the ears in cold weather. 1
  • noun earflap A flap of material on a hat or cap, covering the ear. 1
  • noun earflap either of two pieces of fabric or fur attached to a cap, which can be let down to keep the ears warm 0
  • noun earflap a small flap of skin forming the pinna of such animals as seals 0
  • noun earflap either of a pair of cloth or fur flaps on a cap, turned down to protect the ears from cold 0
  • noun earflap either of two flaps attached to a cap that cover the ears. 0

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Origin of earflap

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; ear1 + flap

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Earflap

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

earflap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

earflap usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with earflap

  • how to knit a earflap hat?
  • how to knit an earflap hat?
  • how to knit an earflap?
  • how to knit earflap hat?

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