Close-fitting

  • 111crew neck — noun a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters • Syn: ↑crew neckline • Hypernyms: ↑neckline * * * crew neck or crew neckline, a round, close fitting neckline at the base of the throat, as on sweaters worn by boat… …

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  • 112sheath — n. (pl. sheaths) 1 a close fitting cover, esp. for the blade of a knife or sword. 2 a condom. 3 Bot., Anat., & Zool. an enclosing case or tissue. 4 the protective covering round an electric cable. 5 a woman s close fitting dress. Phrases and… …

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  • 113stocking cap — noun a close fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel • Syn: ↑ski cap, ↑toboggan cap • Hypernyms: ↑cap * * * noun, pl ⋯ caps [count] US : a knitted close fitting cap that sometimes has a decorative part (called a tassel or pom… …

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  • 114dry suit — noun : a close fitting waterproof rubber suit used especially by a skin diver * * * a close fitting, double layered synthetic garment worn by a scuba diver in especially cold water, protecting the skin from contact with water and having an… …

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  • 115johnny collar — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Usage: often capitalized J : a small round or pointed dress collar that has a front split and that fits close to the neck * * * (often l.c.) a small, pointed collar on a shirt, dress bodice, or the like, with close fitting …

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  • 116smallclothes — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun plural 1. : knee breeches especially of the close fitting type worn in the 18th and early 19th centuries 2. : small articles of clothing (as underclothing, handkerchiefs, children s garments) * * * /smawl klohz , klohdhz /, n.pl.… …

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  • 117body shirt — noun 1. : a woman s close fitting top made with a sewn in or snapped crotch 2. : a close fitting shirt or blouse …

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  • 118jeistiecor — /jēˈsti kör/ (obsolete Scot) noun A close fitting garment ORIGIN: Fr juste au corps close fitting to the body …

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  • 119cor|set — «KR siht», noun, verb. –n. 1. Often, corsets. a woman s close fitting undergarment, worn about the waist and hips to support or shape the body. A corset is usually made of elasticized material, stiffened with bone or boning, provided with garters …

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  • 120Jer|sey — «JUR zee», noun, plural seys. 1. a knitted cloth of wool, cotton, rayon, nylon, or silk with a tight weave. 2. a woman s close fitting, knitted undergarment. 3. a close fitting sweater or shirt that is pulled on over the head. ╂[< the island… …

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