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open |
any clear, extensive space, esp. the outdoors (often prec. by "the"). [1/27 definitions] |
open-air |
being, done, or occurring outdoors. |
open air |
the outdoors. |
out |
outdoors, or away to a place other than one's ordinary indoor location. [1/29 definitions] |
outercoat |
a coat worn outdoors or over other clothing; overcoat. |
outerwear |
garments such as coats or jackets that are worn over other clothes, or clothing worn outdoors. |
outing |
a walk or ride outdoors. [1/2 definitions] |
out-of-doors |
outdoors. |
outside |
in or to the outdoors. [1/10 definitions] |
public-address system |
a system of electronic amplifiers used to make sounds easily heard by a large audience, as in a theater or auditorium, or outdoors. |
sleeping bag |
a large, usu. zippered bag that is warmly lined, in which a person can sleep outdoors. |
tabard |
formerly, a capelike jacket worn outdoors by peasants. [1/3 definitions] |
wrap |
(pl.) garments, blankets, or the like worn outdoors. [1/11 definitions] |
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