geansaí — meaning in English

English meaning

• jersey noun A close-fitting knitted top, originally made of wool, worn on the upper body.
• jumper noun British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.
• sweater noun A knitted garment worn over the upper body for warmth, usually pulled over the head.

Senses

geansaí is used for these senses in English:

• Guernsey An island, the second-largest of the Channel Islands.
• guernsey A seaman's knitted woolen sweater, similar to a jersey.
• jumper (chiefly, British, Australian, New Zealand) A woollen sweater or pullover.
• sweater (chiefly US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

jersey — full definition

1. noun A close-fitting knitted top, originally made of wool, worn on the upper body.
2. noun The shirt worn by a member of a sports team, usually printed with a number and the player's name.
3. noun A soft, stretchy knitted fabric used for clothing.

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.

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