apparel,
clothes,
wearing apparel,
dress clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress"
clothing -
A covering of non-conducting material on the outside of a boiler, or steam chamber, to prevent radiation of heat.
Verb
clothing -
Present participle of clothe.
Wikipedia
is the wearing of clothing, a category encompassing a wide variety of materials that cover the body. The primary purpose of clothing is functional, as a protection from the elements. Clothes also enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking, by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment.
OmegaWiki Dictionary
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clothing Clothes considered as a group.
clothing All coverings designed to be worn on a person's body.