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coverall

American  
[kuhv-er-awl] / ˈkʌv ərˌɔl /

noun

  1. a loose-fitting, one-piece work garment, consisting of a trouserlike portion and a top with or without sleeves, worn over other clothing.

  2. overalls for women.


coverall British  
/ ˈkʌvərˌɔːl /

noun

  1. a thing that covers something entirely

  2. (usually plural) protective outer garments for the body

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of coverall

First recorded in 1820–30; cover + all

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“Before beginning the removal, wear a disposable coverall with a hood and a respirator,” Walters advises.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2024

One particularly sought-after pattern is Advance 2795, a 1942 women’s coverall designed by the US Department of Agriculture that’s not yet archived in CoPA.

From The Verge Jun. 20, 2022

From March 10, the rules automatically placed all investment funds into a coverall Article 6 category.

From Reuters Aug. 19, 2021

In a baggy blue coverall, El Patrón, 68 now, appeared a markedly deflated version of his formerly fearsome self.

From New York Times Sep. 10, 2016

She reached out and plucked gently at the sleeve of his coverall.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

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