Pullover vs. Sweater

Pullovernoun

A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front

Pullovernoun

(weightlifting) An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.

Pullovernoun

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.

Pullovernoun

An instance of a vehicle being pulled over.

Pullovernoun

a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head

Sweaternoun

A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.

Sweaternoun

(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

Sweaternoun

One who sweats (produces sweat).

Sweaternoun

One who or that which causes to sweat.

Sweaternoun

A diaphoretic remedy.

Sweaternoun

(archaic) One who sweats coins, i.e. removes small portions by shaking them.

Sweaternoun

One who sweats.

Sweaternoun

One who, or that which, causes to sweat

Sweaternoun

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

Sweaternoun

a person who perspires

Sweater

A sweater or pullover, also called a jumper in British and Australian English, and a windcheater in parts of Australia, is a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, made of knitted or crocheted material, that covers the upper part of the body. When sleeveless, the garment is often called a slipover or sweater vest.