duffel
Americannoun
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a camper's clothing and equipment.
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a coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap, used for coats, blankets, etc.
noun
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a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap
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equipment or supplies, esp those of a camper
Etymology
Origin of duffel
First recorded in 1640–50; after Duffel, a town near Antwerp
Example Sentences
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When he was younger, he’d carefully choose his hotel roommate on team trips — one who knew Duffel was discreetly fond of stretching and doing push-ups or situps.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2021
“You had to be almost secretive about doing things,” said Corey Duffel, a 37-year-old professional skater who has an exhaustive list of career injuries.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2021
Cathy Nichols-Washer warned of possible discipline, “up to and including dismissal” if Duffel refused.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2019
Duffel refused on free speech grounds, and officials in the San Joaquin Valley district, which has about 31,500 students, agree to let an attorney review the story.
From Washington Times • May 2, 2019
When these facts were ascertained, Mandeville and Duffel exchanged a significant glance, as much as to say: "Just as we expected!"
From Eveline Mandeville The Horse Thief Rival by Addison, Alvin
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