(~s)
1.
A ~ is a warm knitted piece of clothing which covers the upper part of your body and your arms. (BRIT; in AM, use sweater )
Isabel had on a simple ~ and skirt.
= sweater, pullover
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2.
A ~ is a sleeveless dress that is worn over a blouse or sweater. (AM; in BRIT, use pinafore )
She wore a checkered ~ and had ribbons in her hair.
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3.
If you refer to a person or a horse as a particular kind of ~, you are describing how good they are at jumping or the way that they jump.
He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant ~...
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