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Meaning of "close-fitting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLOSE-FITTING

close-fitting  [ˌkləʊsˈfɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLOSE-FITTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Close-Fitting is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CLOSE-FITTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of close-fitting in the English dictionary

The definition of close-fitting in the dictionary is Close-fitting clothes fit tightly and show the shape of your body.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLOSE-FITTING


befitting
bɪˈfɪtɪŋ
buffeting
ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ
counterfeiting
ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪŋ
dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
exciting
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
fighting
ˈfaɪtɪŋ
fitting
ˈfɪtɪŋ
formfitting
ˈfɔːmˌfɪtɪŋ
ill-fitting
ˌɪlˈfɪtɪŋ
lighting
ˈlaɪtɪŋ
loose-fitting
ˌluːsˈfɪtɪŋ
marketing
ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
outfitting
ˈaʊtˌfɪtɪŋ
pipefitting
ˈpaɪpˌfɪtɪŋ
refitting
ˌriːˈfɪtɪŋ
tight-fitting
ˌtaɪtˈfɪtɪŋ
unbefitting
ˌʌnbɪˈfɪtɪŋ
unfitting
ʌnˈfɪtɪŋ
unprofiting
ʌnˈprɒfɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLOSE-FITTING

close to the bone
close to the wind
close with
close work
close-cropped
close-down
close-fisted
close-fistedness
close-grained
close-harmony singing
close-hauled
close-knit
close-lipped
close-mouthed
close-out sale
close-run
close-set
close-shaven
close-stool
close-up

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLOSE-FITTING

accounting
admitting
batting
betting
chatting
committing
cutting
emitting
formatting
knitting
letting
permitting
plotting
putting
setting
sitting
spitting
splitting
spotting
submitting
transmitting

Synonyms and antonyms of close-fitting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «close-fitting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLOSE-FITTING

Find out the translation of close-fitting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of close-fitting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «close-fitting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

贴身
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ajustada
570 millions of speakers

English

close-fitting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

करीब ढाले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على مقربة من المناسب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обтяжку
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

close- fitting
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আঁটসাঁট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

près du corps
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berpasangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

eng anliegende
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぴったり
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

몸에 꼭 맞는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Close-fitting
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vừa sát người
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெருக்கமான பொருத்தப்படும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंद-समर्पक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aderente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obcisłe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обтяжку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

strânsă pe corp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εφαρμοστά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

digsluitende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

åtsittande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tettsittende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of close-fitting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOSE-FITTING»

The term «close-fitting» is regularly used and occupies the 99.237 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOSE-FITTING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «close-fitting» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «close-fitting» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about close-fitting

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOSE-FITTING»

Discover the use of close-fitting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to close-fitting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
For example, the close fitting bodice block has a wide dart to produce shaping for the bust, this shaping is too acute for many easy fitting designs so the easy fitting block would provide a better base. Special note The blocks should be drafted in ...
Winifred Aldrich, 2009
2
Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient
It is an advantage if a lower acrylic close- fitting tray has vertical pillars in the premolar regions to act as finger rests (Fig. 10.17). Figure 10.17 A lower close- fitting acrylic tray showing the position of the finger rests in the premolar regions.
R. M. Basker, J. C. Davenport, J. M. Thomason, 2011
3
Basics of Dental Technology: A Step by Step Approach
There are occasions when a close-fitting special tray would be desirable, but is contraindicated due to the presence of a section of flabby ridge. The problem is overcome by the use of a close-fitting tray with a window cut in the tray around the ...
Tony Johnson, Duncan Wood, Christopher W. Stokes, 2013
4
Handbook of Acoustics
Such enclosures are termed close-fitting enclosures. In such cases the sound field inside the enclosure is not reverberant or diffuse and the theory discussed so far can be used for a first approximation of the insertion loss of an enclosure.
Malcolm J. Crocker, 1998
5
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles
Body shirt : A close-fitting shirt or blouse; a woman's close- fitting top made with a sewn-in or snapped crotch Body stocking : A sheer close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso that often has sleeves and legs Bodyhose : Clothing for covering ...
K. K. Maitra, 2007
6
Pansegrouw's Crossword Dictionary
... shut close-fitting cap coif, skull-cap close-fitting coat reefer close-fitting cover for blade or weapon scabbard, sheath close-fitting necklace choker close-fitting one-piece garment leotard close-fitting tartan trousers trews close-fitting trousers  ...
Louisa Pansegrouw, 1994
7
Engineering Noise Control: Theory and Practice, Third Edition
See Section 7.7.3 for a discussion of suitable linings and their containment for protection from contamination with oil or water, which impairs their acoustical absorption properties. 8.4.9 Close-Fitting Enclosures The cost of acoustic enclosures ...
David A. Bies, Colin H. Hansen, 2003
8
Magic on the Early English Stage
Presumably, the bag is a relatively close-fitting one in order that it and the tumbler are able to turn together and not independently of each other. Additionally, a close-fitting bag is likely to permit the audience to appreciate the skill of the tumbler ...
Philip Butterworth, 2005
9
Designing Knitwear
This is to say that the finished armhole, with edging, needs to be about Vi in. to 1 in. deeper than if you were planning a fitted-cap sleeve for a close- fitting to classic-fitting silhouette. Oversized vests don't need enormously deep armholes to fit ...
Deborah Newton, 1998
10
A Pictorial History of Costume From Ancient Times to the ...
Prince wearing a close-fitting short doublet fastened in front by buttons and a low belt. The long open sleeves expose the long and patterned sleeves of the under garment. Hooded cape and parti-coloured hose (so-called mi-parti). 5. Courtier ...
Wolfgang Bruhn, Max Tilke, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOSE-FITTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term close-fitting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Rod Stewart banned from tight trousers
... were struggling to conceive for the second time, but the model fell pregnant after her 70-year-old spouse ditched his close-fitting clothes. «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
2
How mom jeans became sexy
And yet they are very of-the-moment, and are best worn with ankle-rolled hems and close-fitting tops. They are not quite universally flattering. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
3
Dune, 50 Years On: How a Science Fiction Novel Changed the World
Water is so scarce that whenever its inhabitants go outside, they must wear stillsuits, close-fitting garments that capture body moisture and ... «AlterNet, Jul 15»
4
Protect your child's eyes from UV rays
Wear sunglasses that are 100 per cent blocking against both UVA and UVB rays, are close-fitting with a wrap-around style frame to help keep ... «Kelowna Capital News, Jul 15»
5
LC Waikiki to Open Three New Stores in 2015
From close-fitting, stylish knitwear for men, to fashionable shoes and slippers for young girls, LC Waikiki has exactly what you need, when you ... «The FINANCIAL, Jul 15»
6
Skinny Jeans Are a Threat to Health, Medical Experts Warn
Cellulites is also favored by this type of clothes, so women who want to lose weight and solve similar skin issues should avoid close-fitting items ... «Capitalberg, Jun 15»
7
Lunch with the FT: Thomas Piketty
Piketty, wearing a close-fitting light-blue shirt with the top two buttons undone, says he welcomes it as long as it translates into selling more ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
8
The skin-tight 99p dress that everyone's talking about - would you …
Its close-fitting style comes in sizes eight to 22, and it's available in coral, wine, black, white and grey. OMG Fashion/REX Shutterstock ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
9
A day of sadness and joy: the story of the VE Day girls of Trafalgar …
The two young women, one blonde the other brunette, dressed in close-fitting sweaters and fitted trousers, knew they were turning heads – “we ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
Sunburn, Dehydration and Fatigue: The Best Ways to Protect …
Lastly, for your sleeping comfort, wearing close-fitting clothes (contrary to what you might think), can provide you with protection from all those ... «GoLocalPDX, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Close-Fitting [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/close-fitting>. Apr 2024 ».
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