ウェットスーツ
うぇっとすーつ
noun
wetsuit
1.
wetsuit
A close-fitting suit made of neoprene worn for warmth and protection during diving, surfing, and other water sports.
ウェットスーツを着て海に入った。
I put on a wetsuit and went into the sea.
冬のサーフィンには厚めのウェットスーツが必要だ。
Winter surfing requires a thicker wetsuit.
体にぴったり合うウェットスーツを選ぶことが保温の鍵になる。
Choosing a wetsuit that fits the body snugly is the key to staying warm.
From English "wet suit". Worn primarily for surfing, diving, and other cold-water activities; the thin layer of water trapped against the skin warms up and provides insulation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ウェットスーツを着る: to put on a wetsuit
- ウェットスーツを脱ぐ: to take off a wetsuit
- 厚めのウェットスーツ: thicker wetsuit
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ドライスーツ: drysuit — fully sealed suit for very cold water; keeps the wearer completely dry
- ラッシュガード: rash guard — thin shirt worn for sun protection and to prevent chafing, not for insulation