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PRONUNCIATION OF FACE FLANNEL

face flannel  [feɪs ˈflænəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FACE FLANNEL

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Face flannel is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FACE FLANNEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of face flannel in the English dictionary

The definition of face flannel in the dictionary is a small towelling cloth used for washing.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FACE FLANNEL


annal
ˈænəl
backchannel
ˈbækˌtʃænəl
branle
ˈbrænəl
cannel
ˈkænəl
channel
ˈtʃænəl
co-channel
ˈkəʊˌtʃænəl
empanel
ɪmˈpænəl
fannel
ˈfænəl
flannel
ˈflænəl
impanel
ɪmˈpænəl
interchannel
ˌɪntəˈtʃænəl
multichannel
ˌmʌltɪˈtʃænəl
panel
ˈpænəl
rechannel
riːˈtʃænəl
repanel
riːˈpænəl
scrannel
ˈskrænəl
subpanel
ˈsʌbˌpænəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FACE FLANNEL

face
face as long as a fiddle
face card
face cloth
face cream
face down
face flies
face guard
face mask
face out
face pack
face painting
face powder
face recognition
face the music
face time
face to face
face up to
face validity
face value

WORDS THAT END LIKE FACE FLANNEL

Bristol Channel
Canton flannel
cotton flannel
cross-Channel
distribution channel
drainage channel
English Channel
green channel
Kos Channel
Mozambique Channel
North Channel
pay-cable channel
personnel
red channel
Saint George´s Channel
shipping channel
shopping channel
swash channel
the Channel
tunnel

Synonyms and antonyms of face flannel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «face flannel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FACE FLANNEL

Find out the translation of face flannel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of face flannel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «face flannel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

面对绒布
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

franela cara
570 millions of speakers

English

face flannel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंकित फलालैन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفانيلا الوجه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лицо фланель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

flanela rosto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুখ ফ্যালেনেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

flanelle de visage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Flanel muka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Waschlappen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フェイスフランネル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

얼굴 플란넬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pasuryan flannel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

flannel mặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முகத்தில் முகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चेहरा फुलझाडे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yüz yüzeyi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

flanella faccia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

flanela twarzy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

особа фланель
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

flanel fata
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φανέλας πρόσωπο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gesig flanel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ansikte flanell
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ansikt flanell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of face flannel

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FACE FLANNEL»

The term «face flannel» is used very little and occupies the 177.473 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FACE FLANNEL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about face flannel

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACE FLANNEL»

Discover the use of face flannel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to face flannel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The All-Write Winsome Collection of Short Stories
... reached, but absolute heaven when they were put on the clothesline to dry in the lovely bracing air of the Malvem Hills. Eric was in deep trouble. He had been taking his face flannel off the hook wetting it then putting it back without using it.
Winsome Mary Payter, 2013
2
Dementia Care: A Practical Photographic Guide
Approaching the person's face with an open face flannel can partially or fully obscure the person's visual field, which can also frighten and confuse. Angela demonstrates the natural reaction for the person whose visual field is suddenly ...
James Grealy, Helen McMullen, Julia Grealy, 2008
3
Basic Montessori: Learning Activities For Under-Fives
Afterwards, pick up the face-flannel and dry your fingers thoroughly, rubbing hard with the cloth on each finger tip and on the tip of your thumb. - On each hand, squeeze your thumb tightly against each of your other fingertips in turn. - On each  ...
David Gettman, 1987
4
Dictionary of Americanisms, Briticisms, Canadianisms and ...
G. O'Neill, D. Lehr., Cop versus hippie faceoffs began happening almost every night. W. Jack, B. Laursen. face card esp. Am., Can. /Br. court card/ the king, queen or jack in a set of playing cards. (face) flannel, face cloth Br. /Am. washcloth, ...
V. S. Matyushenkov, 2010
5
Chabers 21st Century Dictionary
2 (also face flannel) Brit except Scotland a small square of towelling for washing with. Compare face cloth. 3 colloq flattery or meaningless talk intended to hide one's ignorance or true intentions. 4 (flannels) a dated trousers made of flannel; ...
6
The Algonquin Reader: Fall 2013
One day I happened to return to the bathroom shortly after having bathed, and there was my wife, squirting shampoo onto the face flannel. I looked on appalled as she stooped down and began rubbing it over the side of the bath as the last of  ...
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2009
7
Chambers Universal Learners' Dictionary
2 nr a small piece of material used for washing the face etc; a facecloth: soap and a face flannel. flanne'lette [-'let] nu, adj (of) a cotton cloth made in imitation of flannel: sheets made of flannelette; flannelette sheets. 'flannels n M trousers madi  ...
8
Dance until Dawn (Choc Lit):
Yes, it would.Stay still.' He wentinto the bathroom, returning with a dry face flannel. 'This isgoing to hurt. Do you want me to knock you out?' 'Don't you bloody dare,'Isaid, stillthrough clenched teeth. He peered down atme andsmiled briefly ...
Berni Stevens, 2014
9
Fundamental Nursing Skills
... warm water in bowl (approx. 30oC). Assist/encourage client to wash face with warm water and wipes/face flannel If assisting apply shaving cream and/or soap ensuring a good lather over face, chin, under nose, neck To gain consent ...
Penny Hilton, 2006
10
Your Pregnancy Companion: Everything you need to know about ...
Keep your baby away from any draughts andlay him onadry,flat surface wherehe cannotroll off(such asachanging matcoveredwith asoft towel onthefloor) Wet his face flannel or cotton-wool pad and wash his face gently (as left) Use another ...
Zita West, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACE FLANNEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term face flannel is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Health Matters: Threadworms
Ensure all members of a household have their own face flannel and towel. Keep toothbrushes in a closed cupboard and rinse them thoroughly ... «Saddleworth Independent, May 15»
2
Human Barbie has returned in shorts so tiny they're not even shorts
And everyone knows there's no better way to welcome in the spring than by pulling out your denim shorts the size of a face flannel and hanging ... «Cosmopolitan UK, May 15»
3
Caught red-handed in midweek, Brown is streets ahead when …
... Ronny Deila, over the midweek revelries that resulted in him being photographed using a slice of pizza like a face flannel on the pavement at ... «Herald Scotland, Mar 15»
4
Better teeth - tips from the experts
Ever cleaned your teeth with your finger when you've forgotten your toothbrush? A better option is using a clean face flannel placed over your ... «Independent Online, Feb 15»
5
How to clean your teeth WITHOUT a toothbrush and how cheese …
A better option is using a clean face flannel placed over your finger — ideally with toothpaste on it, says ONeill. 'A face cloth has a rougher ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
6
The art of being ill: Building a sick bed, being prepared and the truth …
Much of what you need when you are indisposed will already be in your house: face flannel or tea towel, hot water bottle, sick bucket or bowl, ... «Express.co.uk, Jan 15»
7
New Year's Eve: How to deal with kids with a hangover
I've been willing to endure a cold, dripping face flannel just for five more minutes of shut-eyed bliss. I've had hair makeovers too and even ... «The Independent, Dec 14»
8
Retired Thornbury army major praises the generosity of people in …
He said: “Our Grab Bags contain items including T-shirts, shorts, underwear, washing and shaving kit, face flannel, toothbrush and paste, socks, ... «Gazette Series, Dec 14»
9
Good support for shoe box appeal
Lead volunteer David Arbon said: “The shoe boxes contain basic things – a toothbrush, toothpaste, face flannel, sweets, pens and pencils, ... «The Northern Echo, Nov 14»
10
Wylde Green Rotarians offer bags of help for injured troops
Items in the grab bag include T-shirt and shorts, washing and shaving kit, towel, face flannel, toothpaste, toothbrush, shower mules, socks, ... «Birmingham Mail, Nov 14»

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