handkerchief English

Meaning handkerchief meaning

What does handkerchief mean?

Definitions in simple English

handkerchief Noun

— A handkerchief is a cloth, usually white, used to clean one's face of sweat, etc. The gentleman had a handkerchief in his jacket pocket.

handkerchief

— noun a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Synonyms handkerchief synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as handkerchief?

handkerchief English » English

scarf

kerchief

hanky

rag

hankie

hankey

cloth

towel

shawl

pocket-handkerchief

pocket handkerchief

neckerchief

napkin

headtie

snot-rag

sneezer

paper

nose-rag

headscarf

headcloth

duster

bandanna

Topics handkerchief topics

What do people use handkerchief to talk about?

Person Body functions

Mucus

• What do people use to blow their nose?
  handkerchief hanky tissue

Daily life Adornment

Jewelry

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  earring necklace brooch hairclip comb belt hat glasses sunglasses handkerchief