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earmuff

[ eer-muhf ]

noun

  1. either of a pair of often adjustable coverings for protecting the ears ear in cold weather.


earmuff

/ 藞瑟蓹藢尘蕦蹿 /

noun

  1. one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of earmuff1

An Americanism dating back to 1855鈥60; ear 1 + muff
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He repeatedly tapped his cupped hands to the sides of his head as if putting on imaginary earmuffs.

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It was so cold that the instant I stepped inside 鈥 wearing a face mask, earmuffs and mittens for protection 鈥 ice crystals began to form on my nose and snowflakes fell from the ceiling.

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Haney鈥檚 bill would offer workers some much needed, if metaphorical, earmuffs.

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She walks in wearing fuzzy earmuffs, a turtleneck and a puffer vest.

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Apparently, mascot Gritty now wearing earmuffs to avoid coach John Tortorella鈥檚 colorful language in news conferences.

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