| Handkerchief 1. (n.) A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands. 2. (n.) A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth. Thesaurus Entries autoclave, brush, carpet sweeper, comb, currycomb, dishcloth, dishwasher, doormat, duster, dustpan, facecloth, hackle, hairbrush, handkerchief, holystone, hose, mop, napkin, pumice stone, rake, scraper, scrub brush, scrubber, serviette, sponge, sudarium, swab, toothbrush, toothpick, towel, vacuum cleaner, washboard, washer, washing machine, whisk, wisp, wringer |