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wet suit
noun
Definition of wet suit
: a close-fitting suit made of material (such as sponge rubber) that is worn (as by a skin diver) especially in cold water to retain body heat and that traps a thin layer of water against the body
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1955
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wet suit
noun
Definition of wet suit for English Language Learners
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: a piece of clothing that is made of rubber and that is worn by swimmers, divers, etc., when they are in cold water in order to keep their bodies warm
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