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compression shorts

compression shorts noun: form-fitting shorts, usually worn by athletes, that cover the wearer's waist to mid- or lower thigh, similar to cycling shorts.

Noun

compression shorts pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) Form-fitting shorts, usually worn by athletes, that cover the wearer's waist to mid- or lower thigh, similar to cycling shorts.
    Synonyms:
    safety shorts, spats

Synonyms of compression shorts

Questions about compression shorts

What does compression shorts mean?
Compression shorts means form-fitting shorts, usually worn by athletes, that cover the wearer's waist to mid- or lower thigh, similar to cycling shorts.
What part of speech is compression shorts?
Compression shorts is a noun.

Words near compression shorts in the dictionary

  1. compression ratio
  2. compression ratios
  3. compression release
  4. compression set
  5. compression sets
  6. compression shorts
  7. compression sock
  8. compression socks
  9. compression wave
  10. compression waves
  11. compression wood

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