|
- pronunciation:
- vest
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a piece of clothing that has no sleeves, ends at the waist, and is worn over a shirt or blouse and sometimes under a jacket.
|
definition 2: |
the British word for a collarless and often sleeveless shirt worn as underwear on the upper body.
|
|
|
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
vests, vesting, vested |
definition: |
to place in control or possession of someone.
The law vests control of the corporation in a board of directors. |
|
|