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| nude |
not wearing clothes. [1/3 definitions] |
| outfit |
a complete set of clothes. [1/4 definitions] |
| overalls |
loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. [1/2 definitions] |
| quilt |
to make quilts or clothes by stitching with a soft lining or padding. [1/3 definitions] |
| scarecrow |
a figure of a person made from stuffed clothes and placed in a field to scare birds away from crops. |
| sewing machine |
a machine for sewing clothes and other things. |
| suit |
a set of clothes with a jacket and trousers or a skirt made of the same material and color. [1/5 definitions] |
| tatter |
(plural) ragged, torn clothes. [1/2 definitions] |
| 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. |
| undershirt |
a sleeveless shirt worn next to the skin, usually under other clothes. |
| wardrobe |
a tall closet or cabinet, or a small room where clothes are kept. [2 definitions] |
| washer |
a machine used for washing clothes. [1/3 definitions] |
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