pull-over — meaning in English

English meaning

• jumper noun British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.
• pullover noun A sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper.
• sweater noun A knitted garment worn over the upper body for warmth, usually pulled over the head.

Senses

pull-over is used for these senses in English:

• jumper (chiefly, British, Australian, New Zealand) A woollen sweater or pullover.
• pullover A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
• sweater (chiefly US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

jumper — full definition

1. noun British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.
2. noun American English: a sleeveless dress, often worn over a blouse.
3. noun A short wire or connector used to complete or bridge an electrical circuit.

pullover — full definition

1. noun A sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper.
2. noun An exercise performed lying on the back in which a weight is moved from behind the head to above the chest.

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