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handkerchief

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/ · UK /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/

handkerchief means: A small piece of cloth used to wipe your nose, eyes, or face.

noun

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A small piece of cloth used to wipe your nose, eyes, or face.

  • He wiped his nose with a handkerchief.
  • She kept two clean handkerchiefs in her bag.
  • May I borrow your handkerchief?

Similar words: hanky

Common phrases: blow into a handkerchief, silk handkerchief, clean handkerchief

Questions about handkerchief

What does handkerchief mean?

A small piece of cloth used to wipe your nose, eyes, or face.

What is handkerchief in other languages?

Türkçe: mendil · Español: pañuelo · Français: mouchoir · Deutsch: Taschentuch · Italiano: fazzoletto · 日本語: ハンカチ

How do you pronounce handkerchief?

In American English /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/; in British English /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/.

How do you use handkerchief in a sentence?

He wiped his nose with a handkerchief. She kept two clean handkerchiefs in her bag.

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