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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A tight-fitting, usually rubber garment designed to keep the body warm in water by trapping water next to the skin, used especially in scuba diving and water sports.

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  • noun A close fitting, insulating garment usually made from neoprene or similar material designed to keep one warm during activities on or under water.

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From wet + suit.

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