mountaineering suit; winter parka
Meanings
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mountaineering suit; specialized cold-weather clothing for climbers
formalRefers to the full technical suit used for serious alpine climbing and high-altitude expeditions. It is designed to withstand extreme cold, wind, and precipitation.
Before climbing Mount Everest, he checked all his gear, including his professional mountaineering suit.
This mountaineering suit uses high-tech fabrics; it's windproof, waterproof, and very warm.
noun
padded winter coat; parka
neutralThis refers to a general style of thick, down-filled winter coat with a hood, commonly worn in cold climates. It has been adopted from mountaineering gear into everyday fashion.
Winter is coming, so she bought a new long down-filled parka.
This parka has a very bright color, making it easy to spot in the snow.
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The design of modern parkas is becoming more and more fashionable; many people wear them in the city too.