ear flaps
Ushanka's side panels
Ear flaps are the hinged fabric panels on a hat that fold down to cover and warm the ears in cold weather.
When not in use, they typically tie or snap together at the crown.
The term also refers to the outer flaps of the ears themselves—the fleshy parts that can be wiggled or pressed flat: He pulled his ear flaps down against the biting wind.
- earflapsHinged hat pieces
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