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LONG-WEARING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does long-wearing mean?
• LONG-WEARING (adjective)
The adjective LONG-WEARING has 1 sense:
1. capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
Familiarity information: LONG-WEARING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
Synonyms:
durable; long-wearing
Context example:
durable denim jeans
Similar:
serviceable (ready for service or able to give long service)
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