earflap
Americannoun
noun
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Also called: earlap. either of two pieces of fabric or fur attached to a cap, which can be let down to keep the ears warm
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zoology a small flap of skin forming the pinna of such animals as seals
Etymology
Origin of earflap
Example Sentences
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Manny pushes through the door with a guy who has torn shorts and a hat with furry earflaps.
From Literature
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The pitch caught the left earflap and spun the helmet off Wynns’ head.
From Seattle Times
There was noticeable wear on the trim on the earflaps of the helmet that matched up as well.
From Seattle Times
Other fails I ran into were when I covered too much of my forehead, like with a pulled-down beanie with earflaps that covered most of my head.
From The Verge
What sets Midas apart is that all four of her earflaps are connected to the ear canal.
From Reuters
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