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| apron |
a garment that covers all or part of the front of the body. An apron is worn to protect the clothing underneath. |
| baste1 |
to sew with long, loose stitches. Basting lets one put together the pieces of a garment to see how it fits before the final sewing. |
| bathing suit |
a garment worn for swimming. |
| bathrobe |
a loose garment worn before or after bathing, over pajamas, or for relaxing in the home. |
| cape1 |
a garment without sleeves that hangs loosely over the back and shoulders. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. [1/3 definitions] |
| coveralls |
a one-piece protective garment with trousers and sleeves, worn by workmen over clothing. |
| kimono |
a long, Japanese garment that has wide sleeves and a broad sash. |
| leotard |
a garment worn by dancers, gymnasts, and others. It is made of one piece and covers the body while it stretches to allow freedom of movement. |
| overalls |
a British word for a one-piece protective garment with trousers and sleeves, worn by workmen over clothing. "Overalls" often has the same meaning as the American word "coveralls." [1/2 definitions] |
| robe |
any long, loose garment that covers most of the body. [1/3 definitions] |
| sleeve |
the part of a shirt, dress, or other garment that covers all or part of the arm. |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| swimming costume |
a British word for a garment worn for swimming. "Swimming costume" has the same meaning as "bathing suit." |
| trousers |
a garment for the lower parts of the body from waist to ankle that covers each leg; pants; slacks. |
| tuck |
a flat fold or pleat sewed in place in a garment. [1/6 definitions] |
| vest |
a sleeveless garment designed for protection of the body or for holding tools or other needed items for a particular activity. [1/4 definitions] |
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