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overclothes

/ˈəʊ.və.kləʊðz/

2 entries

noun

/ˈəʊ.və.kləʊðz/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одежду, которую носят на улице, обычно поверх домашней одежды или нижнего белья, для защиты или тепла.

A noun referring to clothing worn outdoors, typically over indoor or undergarments, for protection or warmth.

uncountable

  1. OuterwearB2formal

    Clothing worn over other clothes, typically for outdoor use or protection from the elements.

    ruВерхняя одежда

    • She put on her overclothes before stepping out into the cold rain.
    • The hiker packed extra overclothes for the mountain trip.
    • Overclothes like coats and jackets are essential in winter.

    Synonymsouterwear

    Antonymslingerieunderclothesunderwear

Forms
  • overclothes plural form
  • overclothes' possessive plural form
  • overclothes's possessive singular form

verb

overclothe/ˌəʊ.vəˈkləʊð/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий одеваться слишком тепло или надевать чрезмерное количество одежды.

An obsolete verb meaning to dress too warmly or to put on excessive clothing.

  1. Dress too warmlyB2formal

    To put on more clothing than is necessary for the weather or activity.

    ruОдеть слишком тепло

    • She overclothed her child for the mild autumn day.
    • He tends to overclothe himself when traveling to cold climates.
    • It's easy to overclothe if you don't check the forecast.

    Synonymsbundle upmuffleoverdresswrap up

    Antonymsunderdress

Forms
  • overclothed past participle
  • overclothed past simple
  • overclothing present participle
  • overclothes third person singular