grow out of |
to grow too large to wear something. [1/2 definitions] |
hobnail |
a short nail with a wide head, used on the soles of heavy shoes or boots to protect against wear. |
lapin |
a rabbit or its fur, esp. as prepared for wear as clothing. |
leather |
(slang) of, relating to, or patronized by those who wear leather garments to signal interest in rough sex. [1/5 definitions] |
masked ball |
a ball at which the guests wear masks and often costumes. |
masquerade |
a party or ball at which the guests wear costumes and masks. [2/5 definitions] |
negligee |
very informal clothing, usually limited to wear in the home. [1/2 definitions] |
osteoarthritis |
the most common form of arthritis, resulting from wear and tear on joints and usually occurring after middle age. |
outwear |
to wear better or last longer than. [2/3 definitions] |
overdo |
to bring to the point of exhaustion; wear out. [1/4 definitions] |
pac |
an insulated, waterproof boot designed for wear in extreme cold. [1/3 definitions] |
pierced |
of the ears, having a small hole punched through the earlobes in order to wear earrings. [1/3 definitions] |
scour1 |
to open up (a pipe, channel, or the like) by forcing water through, or to wear away by water erosion. [1/7 definitions] |
shabby |
showing signs of wear; threadbare; run-down. [1/4 definitions] |
slacks |
trousers for men or women, esp. for casual wear. |
speed skating |
a competitive ice-skating sport, in which skaters wear speed skates and race, usu. around an oval track. |
sport |
suitable for wear in sports or somewhat informal situations. [2/10 definitions] |
strength |
the power to resist wear, damage, injury, or the like. [1/9 definitions] |
stump |
to cut down or wear out to a stump. [1/10 definitions] |
tank top |
a sleeveless top for casual wear, similar to an undershirt but having wider straps. |
tap1 |
a metal cleat fastened to the toe or heel of a shoe to protect against wear, or to enable a tap dancer to make sharp clicking noises. [1/7 definitions] |