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TOPCOAT

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

Synonyms:

greatcoat; overcoat; topcoat

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("topcoat" is a kind of...):

coat (an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "topcoat"):

capote; hooded coat (a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head)

chesterfield (a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar)

surtout (a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat)

ulster (loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted)

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