windcheater
Definition
Noun: A windcheater is a type of jacket designed to protect the wearer from the wind. It is typically made from a close-woven, often synthetic, material that resists wind penetration. The term is primarily used in British English.
Usage
A windcheater is worn as an outer layer in cool or windy conditions. It is less heavy than a coat but provides more wind resistance than a standard sweater or sweatshirt. - He pulled on his windcheater before going for a walk along the blustery coast. - It's not too cold, just put on a windcheater over your shirt.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply a jacket that is also water-resistant or showerproof, though its primary function is wind protection.
- In some contexts, it may be used interchangeably with "windbreaker," though "windcheater" is the more common British term.
Variants and Related Words
- Windbreaker (noun): The more common American English term for a similar type of jacket.
- Anorak (noun): A type of waterproof jacket, often with a hood, which may also serve as a windcheater.
- Cagoule (noun): A lightweight, weatherproof jacket, similar to a windcheater.
Synonyms
- Windbreaker
- Wind jacket
- Anorak (in some contexts)
Antonyms
- There are no direct antonyms, but clothing items with opposite functions include:
- Mesh vest
- Summer shirt
Related Phrases/Idioms
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the word "windcheater." The word is used literally to describe the garment.
Noun
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a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
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