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wetsuit
WET-soot · noun · informal
The neoprene suit that keeps surfers warm in cold water.
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A neoprene suit worn to stay warm in cold water, often just called 'rubber', sometimes paired with a hood and booties.
“You'll need a full wetsuit out there, the water's freezing.”
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wetsuit In A Sentence
You'll need a full wetsuit out there, the water's freezing.
Origin & Usage
Neoprene wetsuit developed in the 1950s, quickly adopted by surfers.
People Also Ask
How does a wetsuit keep you warm?
The neoprene traps a thin layer of water against your skin that your body heats up, insulating you from the cold sea.
What do surfers call a wetsuit?
Often just 'rubber' or, in Australian slang, a 'wettie'; a full-length one is a 'steamer' or 'full suit'.
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