batwing

adjective

bat·​wing

ˈbat-ˌwiŋ

: shaped like the wing or wings of a bat

the batwing doors of a saloon

a batwing collar

: such as

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

c

of chaps : having wide flared sides and snap or buckle fastenings

he picked up the scarred batwing chaps

—W. V. T. Clark

Word History

Etymology

bat entry 3 + wing

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