Earflaps Meaning in English
word · lemma: earflap
Definition
Pieces of cloth, fur, or similar material attached to a hat, designed to fold down and cover the ears to keep them warm.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the context of winter hats ('hats with earflaps'). Not common in formal speech; mostly seen in clothing catalogs, descriptions, or informal conversations about winter gear. 'Earflaps' always refers to coverings attached to headwear, not separate earmuffs.
Spanish: orejeras (de gorro) - solapas para las orejasPortuguese (BR): proteções de orelha - abas para as orelhasPortuguese (PT): protetores de orelha - abas para as orelhasChinese (Simplified): 护耳（帽子上的）Chinese (Traditional): 護耳（帽子上的）Hindi: कान ढकने वाले फ्लैपArabic: غطاء الأذنين (في القبعة)Bengali: কানঢাকা - কানঢাকনিRussian: наушники (на шапке) - ушные клапаныJapanese: イヤーフラップVietnamese: che tai tai - nắp che taiKorean: 귀덮개Turkish: kulaklık (şapka için) - kulak kapağıUrdu: ٹوپی کے کان والے حصےIndonesian: che tai (mũ) - vành che tai
Example Sentences
My winter hat has warm earflaps.
basic
Please pull down the earflaps when it gets cold.
basic
The hat's earflaps protect my ears from wind.
basic
He tied the earflaps under his chin before going outside.
natural
Those big furry earflaps make you look like an explorer!
natural
I can't hear you well with these earflaps down.
natural