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Meaning of "overalls" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERALLS

overalls  [ˈəʊvərˌɔːlz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERALLS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overalls is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OVERALLS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

overalls

Overall

An overall, over all, bib-and-brace overalls, or dungarees, is a type of garment which is usually used as protective clothing when working. Some people call an overall a "pair of overalls" by analogy with "pair of trousers".

Definition of overalls in the English dictionary

The definition of overalls in the dictionary is hard-wearing work trousers with a bib and shoulder straps or jacket attached.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERALLS


amazeballs
əˈmeɪzˌbɔːlz
Arles
ɑːlz
balls
bɔːlz
Charles
tʃɑːlz
coveralls
ˈkʌvərɔːlz
falls
fɔːlz
Galashiels
ˌɡæləˈʃiːlz
heels
hiːlz
meals-on-wheels
ˈmiːlzɒnˈwiːlz
mules
mjuːlz
pools
puːlz
Quarles
kwɔːlz
Rules
ruːlz
Schools
skuːlz
smalls
smɔːlz
stalls
stɔːlz
steels
stiːlz
Tattersall´s
ˈtætəˌsɔːlz
walls
wɔːlz
wheels
wiːlz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERALLS

overact
overaction
overactive
overactivity
overadjustment
overage
overaggressive
overall
overall majority
overalled
overambitious
overamplified
overanalyse
overanalysis
overanalytical
overanalyze
overanxiety
overanxious
overapt
overarch

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERALLS

Angel Falls
by the balls
Churchill Falls
Grand Falls
Kabalega Falls
Kaieteur Falls
Lower Yosemite Falls
matzo balls
Murchison Falls
Niagara Falls
orchestra stalls
put in mothballs
Reversing Falls
Stanley Falls
starting stalls
Sutherland Falls
Upper Yosemite Falls
Victoria Falls
Yellowstone Falls
Yosemite Falls

Synonyms and antonyms of overalls in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «overalls» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERALLS

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

Translator English - Chinese

工作服
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mono de trabajo
570 millions of speakers

English

overalls
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चौग़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بَدْلَةُ الْعَمَلِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рабочая одежда
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

macacão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

overalls
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bleu de travail
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Overall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オーバーオール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작업복
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overalls
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bộ quần áo bảo hộ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சீருடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विल्हेवाट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tulum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tuta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kombinezon roboczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

комбінезон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

salopetă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φόρμα εργασίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorpakke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

overall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjeledress
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overalls

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERALLS»

The term «overalls» is very widely used and occupies the 14.025 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of overalls
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERALLS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «overalls» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «overalls» 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 overalls

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7 QUOTES WITH «OVERALLS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overalls.
1
Candace Cameron Bure
When I was 16, I filmed an episode of 'Full House' where my family goes to Disney World. I remember putting on baggy overalls just to hide my stomach. When I watched it, I was pretty disappointed and bummed out looking at myself... I didn't feel good about my own body.
2
Thomas A. Edison
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
3
Thomas A. Edison
The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.
4
Thomas A. Edison
I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.
5
Devin Kelley
I grew up in the '90s, so I've definitely resurrected many looks from my youth lately, including overalls, jelly shoes, and, of course, Doc Martens.
6
Allan McNish
I try to get away from the pits as quickly as I can. I speak to my engineer when I get out of the car, usually there's some press to do, then I will go off and have a shower and get my dry, clean overalls and clothing on. I'll have a massage, stretch and something to eat. I don't sleep, but I try to close my eyes for a while.
7
Clemence Poesy
I've been wearing jeans all my life. I remember my first denim as a kid because my mum used to buy me OshKosh overalls.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERALLS»

Discover the use of overalls in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overalls and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Indians in Overalls
The best-known work by the eccentric anthropologist Jaime de Angulo, Indians in Overalls is a fascinating account of his first linguistic field trip-in 1921-to the Achumawi tribe of northeastern California.
Jaime de Angulo, 1996
2
I Met Him in My Overalls: Life Lessons from the Master Gardener
Jean Coleman strove for external perfection only to instead find loneliness.
Jean Coleman, 2009
3
Artist in Overalls: The Life of Grant Wood
Meet the painter of American Gothic in this biography that follows Grant Wood's path to becoming a renowned American artist.
John Duggleby, 2005
4
Girl in Red Overalls
A Cognitive Story A young girl moves from a small village and away from her mundane depressive life in search of adventure and love, spurred on by the dream of helping her brother she moves to the capital to expand her knowledge and learn ...
Thaddaeus English, 2012
5
Grandpa's Overalls
When Grandpa's overalls run off, his family and neighbors try to catch them and then pitch in to do the work that Grandpa cannot do without his pants.
Tony Crunk, 2001
6
Princess Priscilla and the Royal Overalls
Princess Priscilla is not like all the other Princesses from the Kingdom of Prissy.
Sheri Ridley Smith, 2011
7
What's on the Worker's Mind, by One Who Put on Overalls to ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Whiting Williams, 2012
8
Bare Feet and Bib Overalls: A Poor Boy's Rich Life
If you're the kind of city slicker who's ever wondered what it's like to milk a cow or till the soil, all the while surrounded by a loving and supportive family, this is the book for you.
Herbert Fuqua, 2007
9
General Washington's Army (2): 1779-83
22 September 1779: Regimental order to supply rank and file with sailors' jackets and overalls. 8th March, April 1779: deserters described in new red regimental coats faced white, brown vests and leather breeches, old cartridge boxes.
Marko Zlatich, 1995
10
Popular Mechanics
A small army of women at the Goodyear plant fabricate flotation bags for airplanes, life rafts, balloons, etc. (left). Right, a girl in overalls operates automatic riveter in the Glenn L. Martin bomber factory Douglas Aircraft Co. photo Thousands of ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERALLS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overalls is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Our favourite fashion bloggers show you how to wear winter overalls
Always extend your overalls to avoid the dreaded camel toe and remember, high heels give a much more elongated silhouette to this look — try ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
1937: First passenger flight was early
... and then there was a concerted but orderly rush of men, women and children, public officials, officers in uniforms and workmen in overalls to ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
3
Happy Lewis Hamilton is streets ahead of his rivals as he again …
But when, still wearing his sweat-soaked overalls after qualifying in 33oC heat, he eulogised Budapest, it carried a ring of truth. For the double ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Kate Middleton's children's clothes designer says Diana inspired …
In case you didn't want to spend big bucks on overalls that your baby will quickly grow out of, take a look at our style edit for high street ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Race is on to finish eco house for show
“Gloves, weillies and overalls will be provided, so there's no excuse for not taking part.” Show officials and an army of volunteers will spend the ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
6
Forecast called for another Dungey win
Dungey has 400 points and four overalls this season. Barcia and Roczen each have 331 points. Riders can score as many as 50 points per ... «The Columbian, Jul 15»
7
Style Rider: Talking Fashion With Infamously Naked Punk Band No …
"Get yourself a pair of overalls and cut them legs off, boi." You can catch No Parents kick off an East Coast tour at Baby's Alright on August 22 ... «Noisey, Jul 15»
8
Ladies Day 2015: Ladies at Gosforth Racecourse have a head for …
Debbie Hepple, 30, Blyth, who is a fire panel assembler, swapped her overalls for a black fascinator, and pretty black and white dress. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
9
EFF 'more determined than ever before' - Malema
25 July 2015: These two EFF supporters paid R300 each to have the party leader, Julius Malema's face screenprinted onto their red overalls for ... «eNCA, Jul 15»
10
Sanitation worker failed drug test after being slipped pot brownies
Now it's up to the Sanitation Commissioner to either accept the judge's recommendation, or tell the worker to hang up his overalls for good ... «New York Post, Jul 15»

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