twinset

English

noun
Definitions
  • A combination of a cardigan and a jumper, usually knitted in wool or cashmere.
  • (railways) A pair of cars or locomotives that are permanently coupled and treated as a single unit.
  • (diving) A pair of cylinders containing air for the diver to breathe.

Etymology

Compound from English twin + English set.

Origin

English

set

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