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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A one-piece swimsuit (for women).
2. 2
   tights for dancers or gymnasts wordnet
3. 3
   A leotard or tights of stretchable jersey fabric, generally worn by dancers, gymnasts or cyclists.
4. 4
   a woman's one-piece bathing suit wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

tank suitleotardleotardone-piecetanksuittights

Example

More examples

"Contador won the maillot jaune in the Tour de France."

Etymology

Borrowed from French maillot (“shirt, leotard”).

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