duffel
duffel Lexical Profile
duffel Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large, cylindrical bag made of heavy canvas or other durable fabric, typically closed with a drawstring or zipper and used for carrying clothing and personal gear.
"She packed her hiking boots and extra sweaters into a sturdy canvas duffel before heading to the train station."
A coarse, heavy woolen fabric having a thick nap on both sides, traditionally used for making warm overcoats and blankets.
"The tailor selected a bolt of navy blue duffel to craft a heavy winter coat with horn toggle fasteners."
North American A camper's or traveler's personal equipment, clothing, and supplies collectively.
"The canoeists carefully stowed their dry duffel beneath the waterproof tarp before paddling across the lake."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Duffel, a town near Antwerp in Belgium where this heavy woolen cloth was originally manufactured and exported starting in the 17th century.