chaleco
vest ; jacket ; waistcoat.
They wear waterproof vests that include compartments for wireless gadgets.
First, I should make it clear that I have not provoked him in any way: my skirts are always far below my knees and I usually wear a jacket.
Costumes from the museum's collections include women's dresses and their intricate accoutrements, bonnets and shoes; men's suits and waistcoats; and children's clothes.
bolsillo del chaleco
vest pocket
They had five shillings left over the cost, and knowing that he would not accept it they put the money in his vest pocket.
chaleco acolchado
body warmer
Windproof and showerproof this body warmer combines cosiness with complete freedom of movement.
chaleco antibalas
bullet-proof vest
The experts respond to the following questions: will schools ever be free of weapons; will card access systems become common in public schools; will metal detectors solve school security problems; and will students ever be issued bullet-proof vests along with textbooks?.
chaleco a prueba de balas
bullet-proof vest
The experts respond to the following questions: will schools ever be free of weapons; will card access systems become common in public schools; will metal detectors solve school security problems; and will students ever be issued bullet-proof vests along with textbooks?.
chaleco reflectante
reflecting traffic jacket
When he looked through his window he saw two coarse man in reflecting traffic jackets barricade the entrance to the dunes with large rocks.
chaleco salvavidas
life jacket
life vest
Boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray and so it's tempting to boat without wearing a life jacket - especially on nice days.
Life vests are a must for all types and levels of watersport activities.
más corto que las mangas de un chaleco
as thick as two (short) planks
as shy as shy can be
as thick as a brick
as daft as a brush
knucklehead
Ashdown, for example, is an out'and'out Nazi, while Menzies'Campbell, who is supposed to be their expert on foreign affairs, is as thick as two planks.
He's as shy as shy can be, but give him a couple of beers and he'll spill his guts about anything.
Her husband is still as thick as a brick and he still thinks he's been the model husband but Rome wasn't built in a day.
His colleagues would say he's as daft as a brush, has bags of energy and enthusiasm but gets the job done.
It takes more courage to say no and stand up for what's right and is best for them, than it does to cave in to knuckleheads like you two.