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salopettes

/səˈlɒpɛts/ /sæləˈpɛts/

Meanings
noun
Trousers that form part of a ski suit.

Examples :

"Before heading up the mountain for a day of skiing, she zipped her jacket to her salopettes to keep out the snow. "
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Related Words

Illustration suit

suit noun

/s(j)uːt/ /s(j)ut/

A set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman.

"Nick hired a navy-blue suit for the wedding."

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part noun

/pɐːt/ /pɑːt/ /pɑɹt/

A portion; a component.

"The car's engine is made of many different parts. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration keep

keep noun

/kiːp/

The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

"The castle's keep stood tall above the surrounding walls. "

Illustration jacket

jacket noun

/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækət/

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

"My son wore a blue jacket to school today because it was a bit chilly. "

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trousers noun

/ˈtɹaʊzəz/ /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

"The trousers need to be shortened."

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mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Illustration zipped

zipped verb

/zɪpt/ /zɪpd/

To close with a zip fastener.

"She zipped her jacket because it was getting cold outside. "

Illustration skiing

skiing verb

/ˈskiɪŋ/

To move on skis

"My brother loves skiing in the mountains during the winter. "

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration heading

heading verb

[ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ]

To be in command of. (See also head up.)

"Who heads the board of trustees?"

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form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "