handkerchief — a square piece of cotton or other finely woven material, typically carried in one's pocket and intended for blowing or wiping one's nose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a square piece of cotton or other finely woven material, typically carried in one's pocket and intended for blowing or wiping one's nose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
Korean meaning: 손수건, 코를 풀거나 닦기 위해 주머니에 넣고 다니는 정사각형 천
Korean pronunciation: 행-커-치프 (강세: 행)
Example Sentences
- The magician pulled 20 colorful handkerchiefs out of his tiny hat, making the audience wonder if he bought them in bulk online.
- My grandmother always carries three handkerchiefs: one for show, one for blow, and one for emergencies.
- He dropped his handkerchief as a signal for the secret mission to begin.
handkerchief
NOUN//ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf//
a square piece of cotton or other finely woven material, typically carried in one's pocket and intended for blowing or wiping one's nose
Wiping nose with handkerchief
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After playground mischief, a handkerchief brings relief
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Origin
14세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 'hand(손)'와 'kerchief(머리 덮개)'가 결합되어 '손에 들고 다니는 작은 천'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The magician pulled 20 colorful handkerchiefs out of his tiny hat, making the audience wonder if he bought them in bulk online.”
“My grandmother always carries three handkerchiefs: one for show, one for blow, and one for emergencies.”
“He dropped his handkerchief as a signal for the secret mission to begin.”
“The vintage handkerchief collection included over 200 pieces from different countries.”
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