Definition of "sweater" []

• A jacket or pullover made especially of knit, crocheted, or woven wool, cotton, or synthetic yarn. (noun)
• One that sweats, especially profusely. (noun)
• Something that induces sweating; a sudorific. (noun)

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• "Although the sweater is a little plain, it would benefit from a deeper V-neck and maybe two or three vertical stripes on the face of the shirt."
• "Doing the latter by taking off your sweater is fine by me, though rather more could be done in other ways."
• "Do not pass Go, do not bother brushing your hair or checking to see if your sweater is on inside-out."