handkerchief

• Pequeno pedaço quadrado de tecido ou papel usado para limpar o nariz ou o rosto, ou usado como acessório de moda.

A small square of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose or face, or carried as a fashion accessory.

1. Cloth for wipingB1formal

   A small square piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face.

   Lenço

   • He pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket.
   • She dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief.
   • Grandfather always carries a white handkerchief.

   Sinônimoskerchief

2. Fashion accessoryB2formal

   A decorative piece of cloth worn in a suit pocket or around the neck.

   Lenço de bolso

   • He wore a silk handkerchief in his breast pocket.
   • The gentleman's handkerchief matched his tie perfectly.
   • She folded the handkerchief into a neat square for display.

   Sinônimoskerchiefneckerchief