(~s)
1.
A ~ is one of the smaller parts on the outside of a piece of equipment or furniture, for example a handle or a tap.
...brass light ~s.
...industrial ~s for kitchen and bathroom...
N-COUNT: usu with supp
2.
Fittings are things such as ovens or heaters, that are fitted inside a building, but can be removed if necessary.
N-PLURAL
3.
Something that is ~ is right or suitable.
A solitary man, it was perhaps ~ that he should have died alone...
= appropriate
ADJ
~ly
...the four-storeyed, and ~ly named, High House...
= appropriately
ADV: ADV adj, ADV before v, ADV with cl
4.
If someone has a ~, they try on a piece of clothing that is being made for them to see if it fits.
She lunched and shopped and went for ~s for clothes she didn’t need.
N-COUNT