lapel
Translation
lapel, revers
Examples
He wore a flower in his lapel.
He wore a flower in his lapel.
She grabbed him by the lapels of his coat.
She grabbed him by the lapels of his coat.
Grammar Patterns
((in one's lapel)) located on the lapel He wore a flower in his lapel.
((by the lapels)) grabbing the lapels She grabbed him by the lapels of his coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collar, revers
Etymology
Diminutive of 'lap' (in the sense of a flap or fold of a garment). So, a 'little lap' or 'little flap'.
Memory Tips
It's the part of the jacket that 'laps' over your chest. Imagine pinning something to it.