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cuff

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ID 716984 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain textile industry
  • hrl. mitmekordsest riidest lai varrukavärvel (meestesärkidel, kleitidel), mansett
  • an accessory comprised of a stiff or soft cloth, celluloid, or paper, that is designed to be worn over the wrist. It is usually fastened to the bottom edge of a sleeve, but may also be removable. Worn to cover the wrist for protection, warmth, or decoration.
Good to know
  • FR: poignet [T40954]; manchette [T40954] DE: Manschette [T40954] FI: kalvosin [T40954]
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cuff
Usage examples
  • Cuffs are fabric bands at the bottoms of straight, gathered, or pleated sleeve edges. ... any cuff will basically be one of two general types. The first type can be used on both long and short sleeves, and is made large enough around for the hand or arm to slip in and out easily without a cuff-and-placket opening. ... The second type of cuff is generally attached to a long sleeve and ... requires a cuff-and-placket opening fastened snugly around the wrist.

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