article of clothing vs clothing

article of clothing

clothing

noun
  • A covering of non-conducting material on the outside of a boiler, or steam chamber, to prevent radiation of heat. 

  • Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion. 

  • An act or instance of putting clothes on. 

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