close-fitting
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of close-fitting
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Clad in close-fitting black outfits, two performers get into stance for a fight scene.
From Los Angeles Times
In another photo, she exudes glamour in a close-fitting red top and a matching flared skirt.
From Seattle Times
It defines the garment as a close-fitting covering over the whole head, with holes only for the eyes, nose, or mouth.
From Washington Times
Coll had taken off his close-fitting helmet and, though bruised and slashed, his face beamed and his bald head glowed with pleasure, as he put an arm around Taran’s shoulders.
From Literature
“A close-fitting cloth mask can be worn on top of a surgical/disposable mask to improve the seal of the mask to the face,” the advisory says.
From Los Angeles Times
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