wrong-side-out
Definition
Adjective: - With the inside surface turned to face outward: Describes an item of clothing or fabric that has been turned so that the side normally facing inward (the seams, tags, or unfinished side) is visible on the exterior.
Usage
This adjective is typically used after a linking verb like "is," "was," or "wore." It describes the state of a garment or piece of fabric. - She realized her sweater was wrong-side-out after she had already left the house. - The tailor instructed me to sew the pieces together wrong-side-out first.
Advanced Usage
- To wear something wrong-side-out: A common phrase describing this specific state of dress.
- In the rush, he put on his shirt wrong-side-out.
Variants and Related Words
- Inside-out: A more common synonym with essentially the same meaning.
- Her jacket was turned inside-out by the strong wind.
Synonyms
- Inside-out: Having the inner part turned outward.
- Reversed: Turned the opposite way.
Related Phrases
- To turn something wrong-side-out: The action of inverting an item so its interior becomes the exterior.
- Please turn the pillowcase wrong-side-out before washing it.
Adjective
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with the inside surface on the outside
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