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| adjust |
to bring to a more desirable, fitting, or correct state, relationship, position, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
| adjustable |
able to be adjusted; able to be made into a more desirable, fitting, or correct state, position, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| ao dai |
(Vietnamese) the costume traditionally worn by women in Vietnam, having loose-fitting trousers and a long tunic. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| appropriate |
fitting the practical or social requirements of the situation; seemly; suitable. [1/3 definitions] |
| baby doll |
(often pl.) a pajama set consisting of a short, loose-fitting nightgown, often decorated with ribbons, lace, or ruffles, and a matching panty. [2/4 definitions] |
| bathing cap |
a close-fitting cap of rubber, elastic, or the like, worn to keep the hair dry during swimming. |
| beret |
a soft, round, flat cap with a close-fitting headband and no visor, usu. made of felt or wool. |
| blouse |
a loosely fitting peasant garment covering the arms and torso and extending as far as the hip or knee. [1/4 definitions] |
| borderline |
not quite fitting into a well-defined category; doubtful. [1/2 definitions] |
| brief |
(pl.) close-fitting underpants for males or females that extend from the tops of the legs to the waist. [1/8 definitions] |
| cap1 |
a soft, close-fitting head cover, often with a peak or visor but without a brim. [1/10 definitions] |
| cape1 |
a sleeveless, loose-fitting garment that fastens at the neck and hangs loosely from the shoulders. |
| capri pants |
tight-fitting ankle-length trousers worn by women. |
| cloche |
a woman's close-fitting, bell-shaped hat. [1/2 definitions] |
| codpiece |
a pouch or flap attached to the front of men's tight-fitting breeches or hose that concealed the crotch. Codpieces were typically used in the fifteen and sixteenth centuries in Europe. |
| coif |
any of a variety of close-fitting caps, such as those worn by nuns under their veils. [1/4 definitions] |
| commensurate |
fitting or proportionate. [1/3 definitions] |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, esp. of punishment or reprimand. |
| congruous |
similar in character or degree; fitting. |
| corset |
a stiff, close-fitting undergarment worn to shape or support the middle part of the body. [1/2 definitions] |
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