earmuff

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ear·muff

(îr′mŭf′)

Either of a pair of ear coverings often attached to an adjustable headband and worn to protect the ears especially against the cold.

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earmuff

(ˈɪəˌmʌf)

(Clothing & Fashion) one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm

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ear•muff

(ˈɪərˌmʌf)

n.

Usu., earmuffs. one of a pair of pads set on a headband and worn over the ears in cold weather.

[1855–60, Amer.]

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earmuff - either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather

covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

Translations

klapka

paraorecchi

earmuff

[ˈɪəmʌf] N → orejera f

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