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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He tucks his book in a duffel bag.
From Literature
Jessica looked at her mother and then pulled something green from the opening of the duffel bag.
From Literature
One of the security officers handed me my duffel, and I swung it over my shoulder, the weight comfortingly familiar.
From Literature
Officials asked the public’s help to identify the vandal, who was wearing all black and riding around on a bike with a backpack and a duffel bag, which they believed held a chain saw.
From Los Angeles Times
Filmed at night, it shows the star and a group of others lugging duffel bags and equipment towards the Hollywood sign.
From BBC
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