wetsuits

/ˈwɛtsuːts/ /ˈwɛtsjuːts/

Meanings

noun

A close fitting, insulating garment usually made from neoprene or similar material designed to keep one warm during activities on or under water.

Examples :

"The surfers wore wetsuits to stay warm in the cold ocean water. "

Related Words

activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

close noun

/kləʊz/ /kloʊz/ /kləʊs/ /kloʊs/

An end or conclusion.

"We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close."

fitting verb

/fɪtɪŋ/

To be suitable for.

"It fits the purpose."

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

insulating verb

/ˈɪnsjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪnsələˌteɪtɪŋ/

To separate, detach, or isolate.

"The thick walls were built for insulating the house from outside noise. "

garment noun

/ˈɡɑː.mənt/ /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/

A single item of clothing.

"My daughter chose a bright red garment for her school play. "

neoprene noun

/ˈniɵpɹin/

A synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, commonly used in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet-applied elastomeric membranes and flashings, car fan belts, etc.

"The surfer's wetsuit was made of neoprene to keep him warm in the cold water. "

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

surfers noun

/ˈsɜːrfərz/ /ˈsɜːrfəz/

A person who rides a surfboard.

"Surfers love to ride the big waves at the beach. "