flesh-tights
Definition
Noun (plural only): "flesh-tights" refers to a type of close-fitting garment, typically made of a flesh-colored material, worn by performers (especially actors or dancers) on stage to simulate bare skin.
Usage Examples
- (Garment simulating bare skin for stage performance.)
- (Close-fitting, skin-colored clothing worn during a performance.)
Advanced Usage
- "In flesh-tights": dressed in such a garment.
- The chorus line appeared in flesh-tights, creating a uniform and natural look. (Wearing skin-colored tights for a theatrical effect.)
Variants and Related Words
Flesh-colored (adj): having a color resembling human skin.
- The flesh-colored tights blended seamlessly with her skin. (Skin-toned.)
Tights (n): a close-fitting garment covering the legs and feet, often worn by dancers or athletes.
- She wore tights under her dress for warmth. (A different garment, but related in form.)
Synonyms
- Skin-tights: a close-fitting garment made to resemble skin (less common).
- Body stockings: a one-piece, skin-tight garment covering the torso and legs, often used in performance.
Related Idioms
- "Flesh and blood": a phrase referring to human nature or physical existence (not directly related to "flesh-tights" but using "flesh").
- He was just flesh and blood, not a superhero. (A human being.)
Note: "Flesh-tights" is a specific theatrical term and does not have common phrasal verbs or idioms. It is used primarily in performance contexts.