formed, shaped, etc., like the wing of a bat. (of a garment or part of a garment) resembling or conceived of as resembling the wing of a bat, as a loose long sleeve (batwing sleeve ) having a deep armhole and a tight wrist.
How do you spell batwing?
Definition of batwing
- a of a necktie : worn in a bowknot and having ends of equal length a black batwing tie for evening wear.
- b of a sleeve : made with a deep armhole the batwing sleeves of a knitted blouse.
What does batwing jumper mean?
/ˈbæt.wɪŋ/ used to refer to sleeves that fit closely at the wrist but hang loosely under the arm, or to clothes that have this type of sleeve: Batwing sleeves are back in fashion. a batwing jumper/top. Style & appearance of clothes.