Lapel
Definitions
Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.
Equivalents
Examples
“His sister, Mrs. Gerard, stood there in carriage gown and sables, radiant with surprise⟳. ¶ “Phil ! You ! Exactly like⟳ you, Philip, to come⟳ strolling in from the antipodes—dear fellow !” recovering from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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