loose-fitting cover

loose — adj., n., & v. adj. 1 a not or no longer held by bonds or restraint. b (of an animal) not confined or tethered etc. 2 detached or detachable from its place (has come loose). 3 not held together or contained or fixed. 4 not specially fastened or… …   Useful english dictionary

cover a multitude of sins —    If something covers or hides a multitude of sins, it prevents others from seeing the less pleasant reality.     Loose fitting clothes can cover a multitude of sins! …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

petridish — pe·tri dish (pēʹtrē) n. A shallow circular dish with a loose fitting cover, used to culture bacteria or other microorganisms.   [After Julius RichardPetri (1852 1921), German bacteriologist.] * * * …   Universalium

petri dish — /pee tree/ a shallow, circular, glass or plastic dish with a loose fitting cover over the top and sides, used for culturing bacteria and other microorganisms. [1890 95; named after J. R. Petri (d. 1921), German bacteriologist] * * * …   Universalium

Petri dish — noun A shallow glass dish, with a loose fitting cover, used to culture bacteria …   Wiktionary

petri dish — pe′tri dish [[t]ˈpi tri[/t]] n. a shallow, circular, glass or plastic dish with a loose fitting cover over the top and sides, used for culturing microorganisms • Etymology: 1890–95; after J. R. Petri (d. 1921), German bacteriologist …   From formal English to slang

dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… …   Universalium

Swimsuit — A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, or… …   Wikipedia

Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …   Universalium

Early medieval European dress — changed very gradually from about 400 to 1100. The main feature of the period was the meeting of late Roman costume with that of the invading peoples who moved into Europe over this period. For a period of several centuries, people in many… …   Wikipedia

Eid ul-Fitr — عيد الفطر EĪd ul Fiṭr (Festivity after Completing the Fasting Month of Ramadan) Eid ul Fitr meal, Malaysia Official name Arabic: عيد الفطر ‎ EĪd ul Fi …   Wikipedia