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tights
(tīts)pl.n.
1. A snug stretchable garment covering the body from the waist down, designed for general wear by women and girls.
2. A similar garment designed for athletic use, worn especially by acrobats and dancers.
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tights
(taɪts)pl n
1. (Clothing & Fashion)
a. Also called (US, Canadian, Austral, and NZ): pantyhose a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings
b. Also called: leotards US and Canadian a similar, tight-fitting garment worn instead of trousers by either sex
2. (Historical Terms) a similar garment formerly worn by men, as in the 16th century with a doublet
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tights
(taɪts)n. (used with a pl. v.)
1. a skintight, one-piece garment for the lower part of the body and the legs, orig. worn by dancers, gymnasts, etc.
2. a leotard with legs and, sometimes, feet.
[1825–35]
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tights
pantyhose
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Noun | 1. | tights - skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls maillot - tights for dancers or gymnasts pantyhose - a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
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Translations
punčocháče
strømpebukser
sukkahousuttrikoot
hulahopke
sokkabuxur
タイツ
타이츠
pančucháče
pajkicetriko
strumpbyxor
ถุงน่อง
quần nịt
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tights
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tight
(tait) adjective1. fitting very or too closely. I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.
2. stretched to a great extent; not loose. He made sure that the ropes were tight.
3. (of control etc) strict and very careful. She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.
4. not allowing much time. We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.
adverb (also ˈtightly) closely; with no extra room or space. The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.
-tight sealed so as to keep (something) in or out, as in airtight, *watertight ˈtighten verb
to make or become tight or tighter.
ˈtightness nountights noun plural
a close-fitting (usually nylon or woollen) garment covering the feet, legs and body to the waist. She bought three pairs of tights.
ˌtight-ˈfisted adjective mean and ungenerous with money. a tight-fisted employer.
ˈtightrope noun a tightly-stretched rope or wire on which acrobats balance.
a tight corner/spot a difficult position or situation. His refusal to help put her in a tight corner/spot.
tighten one's belt to make sacrifices and reduce one's standard of living. If the economy gets worse, we shall just have to tighten our belts.
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tights
→ جَوَارِبٌ طَوِيلَة punčocháče strømpebukser Strumpfhose κολάν leotardos, mallas sukkahousut collants hulahopke collant タイツ 타이츠 maillot tights rajstopy meia-calça колготки strumpbyxor ถุงน่อง külotlu çorap quần nịt 裤袜Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009