close-fit·ting

[klohs-fit-ing]
adjective
(of a garment) fitting tightly or snugly to the body: A close-fitting jacket showed off her small waist.
Compare loose-fitting.


Origin:
1865–70

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close-fitting

adjective
fitting closely but comfortably; "a close fit" [syn: close
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Close-fitting is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Do not wear clothes that are tight, such as close-fitting collars or
  waistbands, near your treatment area.
When cooking, wear short or close-fitting sleeves to prevent clothing from
  catching fire.
Close-fitting clothes are less likely to get caught on controls or moving parts.
Wear close-fitting and tucked-in clothing with no stray straps or strings.
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