singlet

noun

sin·glet | \ ˈsiŋ-glət

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Definition of singlet

1 [ from its having only one thickness of cloth ] chiefly British : an athletic jersey also : undershirt

2 : an atom or molecule that has no net electronic magnetic moment also : an excited state of an atom or molecule that is a singlet

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As an example, the men’s winner at Boston, Yuki Kawauchi, wore a ball cap, singlet, arm sleeves, glove liners, and split shorts from the gun. — Andrew Skurka, Outside Online, "The Definitive Guide to Running in the Rain," 24 Apr. 2018 The design team went back to 1990, showing everything from singlets printed with that year to flamboyant bodysuits to high-hiked shorts to some strong, less arena-appropriate and more street-ready separates like graphic jackets and sweatshirts. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, "Li-Ning Is the Chinese Sportswear Brand You Need To Know," 21 June 2018 There were women with false eyelashes and fluffy tutus, and 70-year-olds in faded running club singlets. — Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, "South Africa's unlikely ultramarathoner helps others cross the finish line," 6 July 2018 The marquee poster features hunky star Aidan Turner, best known for his title role in the TV revival of Poldark, wearing a white singlet all the better to show off his sculpted biceps and cuddling an adorable (living) black pussycat. — Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Lieutenant of Inishmore': Theater Review," 5 July 2018 The Schumachers have Jesuit on their singlets, the swoosh on their feet and running in their blood. — OregonLive.com, "Entries out for NCAA regionals; Centro to run at Occidental: Oregon track & field rundown," 17 May 2018 During the process, free radicals and singlet oxygen are also formed and can inflict damage on cellular membranes, organelles, and proteins. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "[UPDATED] Woman Claims She Received Horrific Burns After Using Essential Oils," 28 Apr. 2017 For sweaty runners like me, a tee, tank or singlet that can keep us from feeling soaked in the heat and humidity of summer is our Holy Grail. — Matt Gross, WSJ, "The Best Shirts and Shorts for Keeping Sweaty Runners Dry," 7 June 2018 There’s a plaque honoring Prefontaine off of the downtown’s boardwalk and, two blocks south on U.S. 101, a three-panel Pre mural finished last year that shows him in his Marshfield High School, University of Oregon and 1972 U.S. Olympic singlets. — Andrew Greif, OregonLive.com, "In intimate tour, Steve Prefontaine's sister shares iconic runner's life story, hometown," 25 May 2018

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singlet

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English Language Learners Definition of singlet

chiefly British : a shirt that has no sleeves or collar and that is worn for playing sports

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