lapel
noun [C] /ləˈpel/Definition
› a strip of cloth that is part of the front of a jacket or coat. It is joined to the collar and folded back onto the chest: A flower was pinned to/in her lapel.Parts of clothes
(Definition of lapel noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- Decorations for clothes
- Dresses, suits & gowns
- Fashion
- Fasteners for clothes
- Gloves & accessories
- Hats & scarves
- Jumpers, shirts & tee-shirts
- Nightwear
- Not wearing or removing clothes
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Synonyms and related words:
- armhole noun
- bodice noun
- breast noun (CLOTHING)
- button-down collar noun
- clerical collar noun
- collar noun
- crew neck noun
- elbow noun
- heel noun (BODY PART)
- neckband noun
- neckline noun
- patch pocket noun
- Peter Pan collar noun
- polo neck noun
- shoulder noun (BODY PART)
- sleeve noun (CLOTHING PART)
- vent noun (OPENING)
- waistband noun
- wing collar noun
- yoke noun (CLOTHES)
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Parts of clothes
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