long underwear


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long′ un′derwear


n.
a close-fitting, usu. knitted undergarment with legs reaching to the ankles, worn as protection against cold.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.long underwear - an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piecelong underwear - an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece
union suit
undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments
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