flannel

• Существительное, обозначающее мягкую ткань полотняного переплетения, обычно из шерсти или хлопка, используемую для одежды, постельного белья или тряпок для уборки.

A noun referring to a soft, woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton, used for clothing, bedding, or cleaning cloths.

1. B1formal

   A soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton, used for clothing and bedding.

   Фланель

   • She bought a warm flannel shirt for the winter.
   • The sheets are made of soft flannel.
   • He prefers flannel pajamas in cold weather.

   Синонимыflannelettewincey

2. Washcloth (British)B1formalbritish

   A small cloth used for washing the face or body.

   Мочалка

   • He used a flannel to wash his face.
   • She hung the wet flannel over the towel rack.
   • The hotel provided fresh flannels every day.

   Синонимыface clothwashcloth

3. Nonsense or flattery (British slang)C1informalbritish

   Meaningless talk, flattery, or deceptive words.

   Чепуха или лесть

   • Don't listen to his flannel; he's just trying to impress you.
   • The politician's speech was full of flannel.
   • She saw through his flannel and asked for the truth.

   Синонимыbaloneyblarneybunkumflatteryguffhot airnonsenserubbishsoft soaptwaddle

   Антонимыfacttruth