Word Finder - flannel

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A soft cloth material woven from wool, possibly combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

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With the weather turning colder, it was time to dig out our flannel sheets and nightclothes.

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A washcloth.

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A flannel shirt.

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Soothing, plausible untruth or half-truth; claptrap.

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Don't talk flannel!

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To rub with a flannel.

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To wrap in flannel.

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To flatter; to suck up to.

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Made of flannel.

She glanced down at the long flannel nightgown.

The industries comprise the manufacture of woollens, blankets, flannel, wire-card and machinery.

The flannel manufacture has been transferred to Newtown, but Welshpool has tweeds and woollen shawls, besides a fair trade in agricultural produce, malting and tanning.

But flannel is still special?

The rule of treatment in all cases of threatened mortification is to keep the part warm by flannel or cotton-wool, but to avoid all methods which unduly hurry the returning circulation.

The sign of the electrification imparted to the electroscope when so charged - that is, whether positive or negative - can be determined by rubbing the sealing-wax rod with flannel and the glass rod with silk, and approaching them gently to the electroscope one at a time.

In 1895 almost a million persons (half of them women) were employed in this branch of industry, and in 1897 the value of the cloth, buckskin and flannel manufacture was estimated at 18,000,000.

It manufactures linen and flannel, and in the neighbourhood are extensive tobacco plantations.

At Neutitschein manufactures of woollen cloth, flannel, hats, carriages and tobacco are carried on; and it is also the centre of a brisk trade.

Its manufactures are flannel, stockings, gloves and hosiery (for which it was well known in the 18th century).

We use very soft flannel or terrycloth on the exterior of the dolls, with 100% natural wool inside.

The Company Store sells cotton, flannel, knit and luxury bed sheets.

I'm a flannel kind of guy.

Small up to the beginning of the 19th century, Holywell has increasingly prospered, thanks to lime quarries, lead, copper and zinc mines, smelting works, a shot manufactory, copper, brass, iron and zinc works; brewing, tanning and mineral water, flannel and cement works.

The industries of the town include ironfounding and the manufacture of machinery, corsets, hosiery, flannel goods, jam and wall-paper, and brewing, cotton spinning and weaving, leather-dressing and dyeing.

Rub the sheet of ebonite vigorously with warm flannel and lay it rubbed side downwards on the top of the tray.

Llanidloes has a trade in Plinlimmon slates and minerals besides flannel and wool manufactures.

A soft clean cotton flannel cloth is ideal for this purpose.

Another instance could be a dishcloth or face flannel that has been left too long between washes.

In 1918 the Royal Polytechnic had pure wool flannel belts to ward off the threat of the pandemic Spanish ' flu.

Pack of four large natural color, organic cotton flannel handkerchiefs... perfect for those who like more traditional sized hankies.

He didn't have anything against flannel jammies in particular.

The patients wore rough flannel nightdresses and black boots, and there was a menu of weak cocoa with marmalade sandwiches for breakfast.

I was Wee Willie Winkie with long flannel nightgown, long tasseled night-cap and candleholder with lighted candle.

The Pyramid DPA tasted like cream-coloured flannel pajamas with the feet in -- and with the added benefit of a fuzzy striped tail.

March 24 th 1845 Sarah Osborne aged 11 years was convicted of stealing a flannel petticoat from Jane Mudd of Gedding.

Behind the factory on the hill you can see the long strips of finished flannel stretched out to dry on frames called tenters.

In working amber, it is turned on the lathe and polished with whitening and water or with rotten stone and oil, the final lustre being given by friction with flannel.

It is of cloth, shawl or camel-hair cloth, and is lined with silk or cloth, flannel or fur.

Fabrics such as flannel, terry, Birdseye, or jersey will work well.

This wrap is made of soft, warm 100% cotton flannel, with a quilted mat and a padded foot roll that provide firm support.

It comes in a variety of materials, including lightweight microfleece, cotton flannel, and knit cotton.

The bleaching, washing and folding of cloth diapers made from linen or flannel and secured with diaper pins was just one motivating aspect, the other was that cloth diapers came in one size.

While many cloth diapers are offered in flannel only, the Curity versions also came in stretch gauze.

In general, cotton is the coolest, flannel a little warmer and silk and polyester the warmest.

In general, lightweight cotton weaves are the coolest, cotton flannel is a little warmer and synthetics such as polyester are the warmest.

There is plain cotton, silk, taffeta, satin, fur, flannel, and much more.

You can give the room a formal air with lace window dressings or a cozy, casual feeling with rich, flannel checked accessories.

On the other hand, if you desire bedding which will make you feel warm and cozy, then cotton flannel bedding or woolen fabrics would be better.

Find it on everything from teapots to flannel sheets, and in every type of home.

Flannel bed sheets are a great addition to your linens for wintertime.

If you've never slept on flannel sheets, you're in for a true treat during the cold winter months.

Flannel originated in Wales and was first made from short wool, spun into cloth.

Flannel was so easy to make and accessible.

Most of those with little means of support found the use of wool flannel a welcomed item to fight the cold.

Technically, woolen flannel was called flannelette and had a light nap to the material.

You're probably most familiar with cotton flannel, but there's also a synthetic one that's manufactured.

Modern flannel has only one side that is napped.

Bamboo flannel may be a good alternative for those who enjoy a more natural product, especially if the bamboo is organic.

You'll have little to now piling with bamboo flannel sheets.