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| braces |
the British word for a pair of straps that hold trousers up. "Braces" has the same meaning as "suspenders." [1/2 definitions] |
| coveralls |
a one-piece protective garment with trousers and sleeves, worn by workmen over clothing. |
| dungaree |
(plural) a British word for loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. This meaning of "dungarees" has a meaning similar to the American word "overalls." [1/3 definitions] |
| overalls |
loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. [2 definitions] |
| pants |
an article of clothing that covers the area below the waist, reaching down as far as the feet and covering each leg separately; trousers. [1/2 definitions] |
| short |
(plural) trousers that stop above or close to the knee. [1/9 definitions] |
| suit |
a set of clothes with a jacket and trousers or a skirt made of the same material and color. [1/5 definitions] |
| suspenders |
a pair of straps that hold trousers up. Suspenders are worn over the shoulders and attached to the trousers at the front and back of the waist. |
| tuxedo |
a complete suit of evening clothes for men that are worn on very formal occasions. A tuxedo consists, usually, of a black jacket, black trousers with a shiny, black side stripe, and a special white shirt. It is worn with a bow tie. Some tuxedo jackets have long "tails" at the back. |
| Uncle Sam |
a cartoon person that represents the government or people of the United States. Uncle Sam is a tall, thin man with a beard, top hat, and trousers that have red and white stripes. [1/2 definitions] |
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