overalls

Meanings

• noun

  A type of work clothing consisting of a jacket and trousers with large pockets and often made of denim or other heavy fabric.

  - "The farmer wears overalls while working in the field."
  - "The painter put on his overalls before starting the project."

• verb

  To put on overalls.

  - "The children all overalled up before going outside to play."
  - "After the accident, the victim had to be overalled to be transported to the hospital."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

overslop , slop , boiler suit , coveralls , dungarees , overall

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overalls
owls , prows , mows

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Variants

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overall , overalls

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Forms

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overalls (singular and plural), overalled (past tense of 'to overall')

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, overalls referred to a one-piece garment that covered both the upper and lower body. The term later came to be used for a two-piece ensemble consisting of a jacket and trousers, likely due to the overlapping lapels on the jacket.

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Trivia

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1. Overalls were first patented in 1858.

2. The term 'overalls' comes from the Middle English word 'overal', meaning 'covering all'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Workwear: Overalls are a type of workwear, designed to provide durability and functionality for laborers and farmers.

2. Denim: Denim overalls are a popular choice due to the fabric's strength and resistance to wear and tear.

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Culture

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Overalls have long been associated with manual labor and rural life. In literature, they have been used to signify hard work and practicality, such as in Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'. In art, overalls have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portrayals to stylized representations.

How to Memorize "overalls"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing overalls, with the jacket and trousers clearly visible. Imagine the large pockets and heavy fabric.

2. associate
   

   - Associate overalls with work and practicality. Think of farmers, laborers, and rural life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Oversized clothing, Overlap jackets, Rural laborers, Wear every day.'

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