Definition of PULLOVER

pullover

Plural: pullovers

Noun

  • A garment, like a sweater, put on by drawing it over the head.
  • a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
  • A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
  • An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
  • An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.
  • An instance of a vehicle being pulled over.

Examples

  • He donned his lucky pullover before attempting his final, game-winning Words With Friends move.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from pull over.

Synonyms

slipover

Scrabble Score: 13

pullover: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pullover: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pullover: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

pullover: valid Words With Friends Word