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?
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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