Lycra

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Related topics: Material & textiles, Clothes

Ly·cra /ˈlaɪkrə/ noun [uncountable]  trademarkTIMDCC a material that stretches, used especially for making sports clothes that fit tightly 莱卡〔弹性材料，尤用于制作紧身运动服〕

Examples from the Corpus

Lycra• Although I doubt even Camilla would wear the backless Lycra frock that this woman almost had on.• Pineapple offer a versatile range of stretch cotton Lycra from scoop-neck leotards to high-waisted jodhpur-style trousers.• Satin smooth Telltale lines are taboo under clingy tops and knit fabrics. Lycra blends give the smoothest outlines.• If I had my way it would be opaque Lycra tights every day of the week.• With the exception of some of the Lycra fashions, I was appalled at how hideous everything was.

Ly·cra nounChineseSyllable  

used stretches, a Corpus that for material especially

Lycra
Ly‧cra /ˈlaɪkrə/ noun [uncountable]
trademark a material that stretches, used especially for making sports clothes that fit tightly