flannel

//ˈflæn.əl//
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Noun

flannelSingular
flannelsPlural
1

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

She bought some flannel to make a warm winter shirt.

2

A small piece of cloth used for washing oneself, especially the face.

She wiped her face with a warm flannel.

3

(British informal) Vague or evasive talk; nonsense.

Stop giving me flannel and tell me the truth.

Verb

1

(British informal) To speak or write in a vague or evasive way.

Stop flannelling and give me a straight answer.

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