Tights
noun, (used with a plural verb)
1.
a skin-tight, one-piece garment for the lower part of the body and the legs, now often made of stretch fabric, originally worn by dancers, acrobats, gymnasts, etc., and later made for general wear for adults and children.
2.
a leotard with legs and, sometimes, feet.
plural noun
1.
Also called (US, Canadian, Austral, and NZ) pantyhose. a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings
(US & Canadian) Also called leotards. a similar, tight-fitting garment worn instead of trousers by either sex
2.
a similar garment formerly worn by men, as in the 16th century with a doublet
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