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Definitions of kledij

noun
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

synonyms: beddegoed, beddengoed, goed, kleding, kleren, tenue

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ambtsgewaad, machtsinsignes, ornaat, regalia, rijksinsignes
especially fine or decorative clothing

dos, dracht, gelegenheidskleding, gewei, kostuum, uitdossing, uitmonstering
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

badgoed, badkleding, zwemkleding, zwemkleren
clothing to be worn at a beach

blues
blue clothing

burgerkleding, burgerkloffie
ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.

kledingstuk
an article of clothing

Gy, grauwschimmel, gray
clothing that is a grey color

hoofddeksel, hoofdtooi, hoofdversiersel
clothing for the head

breimode, tricotage
knitted clothing

vrijetijdskleding
informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing

nachtgoed, nachtkleding, nachtmode
garments designed to be worn in bed

bovenkleding
clothing for use outdoors

drab
cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain)

kloffie, plunje
informal terms for clothing

beroepskleding, dienstkleding, uniform, vakkleding
clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

bedrijfskleding, beroepskleding, vakkleding, werkkleding, werkplunje
clothing worn for doing manual labor

boezelaar, dienschort, platform, schootsvel, sloof, vlonder, voorschoot, waterstoep
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

broekriem, buikriem, ceintuur, gordel, gordelriem, riem
a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

jarretel, jarretel(le), kousophouder, sokophouder
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)

b.h., beha, bh, bustehouder
an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

lendendoek, schaamdoek, schaamlap, schaamschortje
a garment that provides covering for the loins

muts, pet
a tight-fitting headdress

borstbeschermer, borststuk
protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players

burgerkleding, burgerkloffie
civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform

kostuum
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

kostuum
the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class

tailleur, tenue
unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place

luier, servet, wafelstof
garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement

duikerpak, kikvorspak, scafander
a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers

habijt, japon, jurk, kap, kleed, monnikengewaad, monnikspij, ordekleed, pij
a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

chapeau claque, cilinder, gibus, hogehoed, kachelpijp, klak, klaphoed, straaljager
a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur

avondkledij, avondkleding, avondtoilet, evening-dress, uitgaanskleding
attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening

bontje, pelsmantel
a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

handschoen
handwear: covers the hand and wrist

bovenkleed, gewaad, opperkleed, robe, toga
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions

tanga, tangaslipje
minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

habijt, kap, monnikengewaad, monnikspij, ordekleed, pij
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

rijkostuum
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)

afdankertje, afdragertje, aflegger, afleggertje, krijgertje
outgrown garment passed down from one person to another

hoed, kardinaalshoed
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

sluier
a garment that covers the head and face

helm
a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows

capuchon, kap, kovel, mantelkap, puntkap
a headdress that protects the head and face

strijkgoed
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

jumpsuit
one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform

kniebeschermer, knielap, kniestuk
protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players

kielwater, kielzog, strijkerij, wasinrichting, wasserij
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

legging
a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

livrei, verhuurbedrijf
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

bisschopsmijter, mijter, verstek
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

moefti
civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform

adresband, negligé, niemendalletje, wikkel
a loose dressing gown for women

nachtgewaad, nachthemd, nachtjapon, nachtpon, pon
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

outfit, tenue
a set of clothing (with accessories)

jasschort, mouwschort, overal, overall
(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

overkleed
a garment worn over other garments

harembroek, pyjama
(usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers

bovenkleed, gewaad, opperkleed, robe
any loose flowing garment

kruippakje, romper, speelpakje
a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers

bouffante, das, foulard, halsdoek, shawl, sjaal
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

robbenvel, robbevel, sealskin, zeehondebont, zeehondenbont
a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin

chemisier, hemd, overhemd, overhemdblouse, shirt
a garment worn on the upper half of the body

padding, schoudervulling
protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders

rok
a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

dwangbuis, keurs, keurslijf, rijglijf, spanlaken, spanzeil
a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person

pak, tailleur
a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

windsel
a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant

sweater, sweatshirt, trui
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

trimpak
garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt

badkostuum, zwemkostuum, zwempak
tight fitting garment worn for swimming

broek
a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers

onderkledingstuk
a garment worn under other garments

flanel, flanelletje, hemdje, vest
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

kap
headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women

badjas, badmantel
a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around

type of:
consumptie-artikelen, consumptiegoederen, verbruiksgoederen
goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption

bedekking, bekleding, bekleedsel, kleed
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

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