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Definition of 'coverall'

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coverall in British

(ˈkʌvərˌɔːl )
noun
1. 
a thing that covers something entirely
2. (usually plural)
protective outer garments for the body
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Word Frequency

coverall in American

(ˈkʌvərˌɔl ; kuvˈərôlˌ)
noun
[usually pl.]
a one-piece, loosefitting, outer garment with sleeves and legs, worn, often over regular clothing, as to protect against dirt
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Example sentences containing 'coverall'

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A few droplets penetrated the cave entrance, spattering Nathan's coverall. Amanda Hemingway THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: THE SANGREAL TRILOGY ONE (2004)Bauman wriggled into the damp coverall, zipped it closed, then stooped to pick the snitch-mirror up. Smith, Mitchell STONE CITY (2004)
It looked like a dead man in a tight-fitting coverall; its eyes were closed and it didn't appear to be breathing. S.M. Stirling T2: INFILTRATOR (2004)

Trends of 'coverall'

Used Rarely. coverall is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'coverall'

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