ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pullover

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pullover is a noun meaning A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.

Meaning

A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.

More Meanings

  1. (weightlifting) An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
  2. (gymnastics, horizontal bar) An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.
  3. (chiefly law enforcement) An instance of a vehicle being pulled over.

Example Sentences

I followed my training in the academy regarding vehicle pullovers.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pullover

Depending on context, synonyms include slipover.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slipover, jumper, cardigan, slip-on, rollneck, sweater.

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