wrap-overn.adj.
/ˈrapəʊvə/, U.S. /ˈræpˌoʊvər/ A. n.
Part of something, usually a garment, that overlaps another part of itself.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [noun] > hanging or overlapping part
lapc897
tippetc1300
tag1402
labey1497
toque1505
flip-flap1529
flap1530
slipe1540
lambeau1562
lappet1573
flappet?1578
fall-down?1796
wrap-over1935
1935 Times 21 Oct. 11/3 There is a good wrapover on the skirt of the coat.
1960 Vogue Pattern Bk. Early Autumn 37 Divided skirt..concealed by a wrap-over at front and back.
B. adj.
1. Of a garment: having a wrap-over.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [adjective] > having specific parts > other
capedc1550
footeda1652
untuckered1713
yoked1852
flapped1860
long-trousered1866
panty leg1908
backless1926
shoulderless1928
wrap-over1960
1960 Guardian 19 Feb. 8/7 A wrap-over petal skirt.
1973 Harrods Christmas Catal. 24/1 Wrap-over coat from Italy.
1979 Homes & Gardens June 103/1 The wrapover skirt, very fashionable this summer, is made of four flared panels, lightly gathered at the waist.
2. Overlapping.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > [adjective] > partially
riding1722
overlapping1839
overriding1883
wrap-over1979
1979 Nature 19 Apr. p. xvii/3 The simple laboratory stirrer..has a wrapover top to provide spillage protection.
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n.adj.1935