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| cardigan |
a soft, usu. knitted, collarless jacket or sweater that buttons or hangs open in the front. |
| crew neck |
a rounded neckline, as on a sweater, that fits closely at the base of the neck. |
| jumper2 |
(chiefly British) a knitted piece of clothing, esp. one made of wool, that covers the upper body including the arms; sweater. [1/4 definitions] |
| pullover |
a piece of clothing, esp. a sweater, that must be put on by drawing it over the head. [2 definitions] |
| shrug |
an open, very short jacket or sweater worn by women. [1/4 definitions] |
| slipover |
a piece of clothing that is put on by pulling it over the head, such as a sleeveless sweater; pullover. |
| turtleneck |
a sweater or knit shirt with such a collar. [1/2 definitions] |
| twin set |
a set of a matched cardigan and pullover sweater for women, intended to be worn together. |
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