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tights

 noun
     
Related topics: Clothes
tights S3 [plural]
1 British EnglishDCC a piece of women's clothing made of very thin material that fits tightly over the feet and legs and goes up to the waist [= pantyhose American English]
2DCC a piece of clothing similar to women's tights but too thick to see through, worn especially by dancers
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