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vest

 
pronunciation:
vest
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A vest is a piece of clothing that covers the chest and the back but doesn't have sleeves. It is worn over a shirt or a blouse and often under a jacket.
My dad's suit for work came with a vest.The bride wore a white dress, and the groom wore a black suit with a blue vest.
 
definition 2: A vest is a special thing to wear over your chest that protects you from something or holds things for you in many pockets. It has no sleeves and is worn over a shirt or with no shirt.
A hunter's vest is designed with many pockets.Everybody in the boat was wearing a life vest.
 
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