Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A garment, such as a sweater, designed to be put on or taken off over the head.
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- adjective
slip-on - noun Any garment that it easy to
put on ; especially a dress or top.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
Etymologies
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Examples
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Move up to a baby slipover, crib blanket, and girl's bolero.
Archive 2006-07-01 Teena in Toronto 2006
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Ruth had already noticed that she was dressed almost as she had been at their first meeting -- a slipover apron that Ruth had given her being the only new garment.
The Range Boss Charles Alden Seltzer 1908
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"They are terribly worried about the violence from organized crime in Mexico and slipover into the U.S."
CNN.com 2009
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The Lanark, Scotland-based company's long-sleeved Machrie and sleeveless slipover Arklow are both manufactured from 100 per cent Superior American Pima Cotton which boasts extra long fibres, to create a softer, finer fabric.
unknown title 2009
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The box presentation of the game is nice, with a foil slipover cover and fully colored manual.
Gaming Bits 2009
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The box presentation of the game is nice, with a foil slipover cover and fully colored manual.
Gaming Bits 2009
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Key products in the Spring / Summer '08 range from the Lanark, Scotland-based company, are the stylish Jedburgh v-neck slipover and practical Glasgow zip-neck slipover, both ideal for layering.
unknown title 2009
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Can someone tell me where I can find short-sleeved slipover summer polo shirts with three buttons down from the neck and a left side pocket?
unknown title 2009
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At the heart of the fresh, modern range from the Lanark, Scotland-based company, are the stunning Sine v-neck slipover and practical Beth zip-through cardigan.
unknown title 2009
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The box presentation of the game is nice, with a foil slipover cover and fully colored manual.
Gaming Bits 2009
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