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Clothing [entity]
This frame refers to clothing and its characteristics, including anything that people conventionally wear. The Wearer wears a Garment that has a certain Style, is made of a certain Material, and can be otherwise characterized by a Descriptor. In some cases, the Body_location (where the garment is worn) and Subregion of the clothing may also be specified.
Claudia dressed in a dark green cotton DRESS clasped round her slender waist with a broad yellow belt , drank a cup of coffee and opened her neglected post .
Claudia dressed in a dark green cotton DRESS clasped round her slender waist with a broad yellow belt , drank a cup of coffee and opened her neglected post .
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- frm_clothing
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- Entity
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- Clothing (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Clothing
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Garment |
This FE identifes the clothing worn.
Mike wore a new leather jacket. |
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artifact
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Peripheral Frame Elements (10)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body_location |
Body_location identifies the place on the body where the clothing is worn.
Hannah draped a shawl elegantly over her shoulders|Body_loc. |
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locative_relation
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| Creator |
The individual who created the Garment.
She 's wearing a Ralph Lauren|cre dress. |
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| Descriptor |
This FE identifes any description of the clothing besides Style and Material.
Mike wore a new black leather jacket. Note that each modifer of the target gets its own FE (and, hence, its own GF and PT). |
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| Material |
This FE identifes the material from which the clothing is made.
Mike wore a new leather jacket. |
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| Name |
The name given to a specific Garment. Note this is not the name of a general class of clothing items, but rather an individual item. This is accordingly VERY RARE.
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| Style |
This FE identifes the design, or cut, of the clothing.
Mike wore a tailored leather jacket. |
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| Subregion |
This FE identifies a part of the clothing.
Mike wore a leather jacket with fringes. |
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locative_relation
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| Time_of_creation |
The time at which the Creator makes the Garment.
The bikinis of the 1940's|tim are fairly similar. |
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| Use |
This FE identifes the Use for which a Garment is worn or was made.
Mike wore a new riding jacket. |
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| Wearer |
The Wearer is the person wearing the clothes, or for whom the clothes are intended.
Mike wore a new leather jacket. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (6)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (163)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abaya.n | — | COD: a full-length, sleeveless outer garment worn by Arabs. |
| alb.n | — | COD: a white vestment reaching to the feet, worn by clergy and servers in some Christian Churches. |
| apparel.n | — | COD: formal clothing |
| apron.n | — | COD: a protective garment covering the front of one's clothes and tied at the back. [Clothing] |
| attire.n | — | COD: mass noun clothes, especially fine or formal ones |
| ballgown.n | — | FN: a long dress, worn for the formal occasion of a ball |
| bathrobe.n | — | COD: a dressing gown, especially one made of towelling. (Cdn query) |
| bikini.n | — | COD: a women's two-piece swimsuit [Clothing] |
| blazer.n | — | FN: a jacket not forming part of a suit |
| blouse.n | — | COD: a woman's upper garment resembling a shirt |
| bodice.n | — | COD: a woman's sleeveless undergarment, often laced at the front. [Clothing] |
| boot.n | — | COD: a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle, and sometimes the lower leg. |
| bow-tie.n | — | COD: a necktie in the form of a bow. |
| bra.n | — | COD: a woman's undergarment worn to support the breasts. |
| brassiere.n | — | COD: full form of bra. |
| breeches.n | — | COD: short trousers fastened just below the knee, now chiefly worn for riding or as part of ceremonial dress |
| briefs.n | — | FN: men's underwear |
| buskin.n | — | COD: historical a calf-high or knee-high boot. |
| camisole.n | — | COD: a woman's loose-fitting undergarment for the upper body. |
| cape.n | — | COD: a sleeveless cloak, especially a short one. |
| cardigan.n | — | COD: a knitted jumper fastening with buttons down the front. |
| chasuble.n | — | COD: an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass. |
| chemise.n | — | COD: a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or nightdress. |
| cloak.n | — | COD: an overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders over the arms to the knees or ankles. |
| clog.n | — | COD: a shoe with a thick wooden sole. |
| clothes.n | — | COD: items worn to cover the body. |
| clothing.n | — | COD: mass noun clothes collectively. |
| coat.n | — | COD: a full-length outer garment with sleeves |
| cope.n | — | COD: a long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions. [Eccl] |
| corset.n | — | COD: tightly fitting undergarment extending from below the chest to the hips, worn to shape the figure. or support a weak or injured back. |
| cossie.n | — | COD: a swimming costume or a pair of swimming trunks. |
| costume.n | — | FN: a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular time or place, often worn for a special occasion, such as a party or performance |
| cottons.n | — | FN: garments made of cotton. |
| coverall.n | — | COD: also coveralls a full-length protective outer garment, typically with a zip at the front. |
| cowl.n | — | FN: a cloak with wide sleeves |
| cravat.n | — | COD: a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men round the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt. |
| crinoline.n | — | COD: historical a stiffened or hooped petticoat worn to make a long skirt stand out. [Clothing] |
| culottes.n | — | COD: women's knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt. |
| cummerbund.n | — | COD: a sash worn around the waist, especially as part of a man's formal evening suit. |
| doublet.n | — | COD: a man's short close-fitting padded jacket, commonly worn from the 14th to the 17th century |
| dress.n | — | COD: a one-piece garment for a woman or a girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs. |
| ensemble.n | — | COD: usu. in sing. a set of clothes worn together. |
| ermines.n | — | FN: garments made of ermine |
| finery.n | — | COD: ostentatious clothes or decoration. |
| fishnet.n | — | FN: a fabric with an open mesh resembling a fishing net (modifier) or stockings made out of such a material. |
| flannels.n | — | COD: men's trousers made of woollen flannel. |
| flip-flops.n | — | COD: a light sandal with a thong that passes between the big and second toes. [Clothing] |
| footwear.n | — | COD: shoes, boots, and other coverings for the feet |
| frock.n | — | COD: a woman's or girl's dress |
| g-string.n | — | COD: a skimpy undergarment covering the genitals, consisting of a narrow strip of cloth attached to a waistband. |
| galosh.n | — | COD: a waterproof rubber overshoe. |
| garb.n | — | COD: clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind |
| garment.n | — | COD: an item of clothing |
| garter.n | — | COD: a band worn around the leg to keep up a stocking or sock |
| gauntlet.n | — | COD: a stout glove with a long loose wrist |
| get-up.n | — | COD: informal a style or arrangement of dress, especially an elabora |
| glove.n | — | COD: a covering for the hand having separate parts for each finger and the thumb. [Clothing] |
| gown.n | — | COD: a long dress worn on formal occasions. |
| greatcoat.n | — | COD: a long heavy overcoat. |
| gumboot.n | — | COD: chiefly Brit. a long rubber boot; a wellington |
| hose.n | — | COD: stockings, socks, and tights |
| hosiery.n | — | COD: stockings, socks, and tights collectively |
| jacket.n | — | COD: an outer garment extending to the waist or hips, with sleeves and a fastening down the front. [Clothing] |
| jeans.n | — | COD: hard-wearing trousers made of denim or other cotton fabric. |
| jerkin.n | — | COD: a sleeveless jacket |
| jodhpurs.n | — | COD: trousers worn for horse riding that are close-fitting below the knee and have reinforced patches on the inside of the leg. |
| jumper.n | — | COD: Brit. a pullover or sweater |
| jumpsuit.n | — | COD: a garment incorporating trousers and a sleeved top in one piece |
| kaftan.n | — | FN: a long, loosely fitted, tunic-like dress, worn by either men or women |
| kilt.n | — | COD: a knee-length skirt of pleated tartan cloth, traditionally worn by men as part of Scottish Highland dress and also worn by women and girls. [Clothing] |
| kimono.n | — | COD: a long, loose robe having wide sleeves and tied with a sash, originally worn as a formal garment in Japan. |
| knickers.n | — | COD: a woman's or girl's undergarment, covering the body from the waist or hips to the top of the thighs and having two holes for the legs. |
| leggings.n | — | COD: protective overgarments for the legs |
| legwarmers.n | — | COD: a pair of tubular knitted garments covering the legs from ankle to knee or thigh. (listed as leg warmers) |
| lingerie.n | — | COD: mass noun women's underwear and nightclothes. |
| livery.n | — | COD: a special uniform worn by a servant, an official, or a member of a City Company. [Clothing] |
| miniskirt.n | — | COD: a very short skirt. |
| mitt.n | — | COD: a mitten, or a glove leaving the fingers and thumb-tip exposed; also baseball mitt-a large fingerless glove worn by the catcher or first baseman |
| mitten.n | — | COD: a glove with two sections, one for the thumb and the other for all four fingers. [Clothing] |
| motley.n | — | COD: mass noun historical the particoloured costume of a jester. |
| muff.n | — | COD: a short tube made of fur or other warm material into which the hands are placed for warmth. |
| muslins.n | — | FN: garments made of ermine. |
| neckerchief.n | — | COD: a square of cloth worn round the neck. |
| necktie.n | — | COD: another term for tie |
| neckwear.n | — | COD: mass noun items worn around the neck, such as collars or ties, collectively. |
| nightdress.n | — | COD: a light, loose garment worn by a woman or girl in bed. |
| nightgown.n | — | COD: a nightdress. |
| nightie.n | — | COD: informal a nightdress. |
| nightwear.n | — | COD: mass noun clothing worn in bed. |
| one-piece.n | — | COD: an article of clothing made or consisting of a single piece. |
| outfit.n | — | COD: a set of clothes worn together. |
| overall.n | — | FN: (also overalls) a loose-fitting coat or pair of dungarees worn over ordinary clothes for protection |
| overcoat.n | — | COD: a long warm coat. |
| pallium.n | — | COD: a woollen vestment conferred by the Pope on an archbishop, consisting of a narrow circular band placed round the shoulders with a short lappet hanging from front and back |
| panties.n | — | COD: informal legless underpants worn by women and girls; knickers. |
| pants.n | — | FN: article of clothing worn at the waist, covering the buttocks and legs |
| pantyhose.n | — | COD: women's thin nylon tights. |
| parka.n | — | COD: a large windproof hooded jacket for use in cold weather. |
| petticoat.n | — | COD: a woman's light, loose undergarment in the form of a skirt or dress. |
| pinafore.n | — | FN: a collarless, sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or jumper |
| polo-neck.n | — | COD: Brit. a high, close-fitting, turned-over collar on a sweater. (listed as polo neck) |
| poncho.n | — | COD: pl. -os a garment of a type originally worn in South America, made of a thick piece of woollen cloth with a slit in the middle for the head. |
| pullover.n | — | COD: a knitted garment put on over the head and covering the top half of the body. |
| pyjama.n | — | COD: (as pyjamas) a suit of loose trousers and jacket for sleeping in |
| rags.n | — | COD: rags old or tattered clothes. |
| raiment.n | — | COD: mass noun archaic &or. poetic/literary clothing. |
| raincoat.n | — | COD: a long coat made from waterproofed or water-resistant fabric. |
| regalia.n | — | COD: the distinctive clothing and trappings of high office, worn at formal occasions. |
| robe.n | — | COD: a long, loose outer garment reaching to the ankles |
| sandal.n | — | COD: a light shoe with an openwork upper or straps attaching the sole to the foot. |
| sari.n | — | COD: pl. saris or sarees a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from the Indian subcontinent. |
| sarong.n | — | COD: a garment consisting of a long piece of cloth wrapped round the body and tucked at the waist or under the armpits, traditionally worn in SE Asia and now also by Western women. |
| satins.n | — | FN: garments made out of satin. |
| scarf.n | — | COD: pl. scarves or scarfs a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. |
| shawl.n | — | COD: a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby. |
| shift.n | — | COD: a straight unwaisted dress. |
| shirt.n | — | COD: a. a garment for the upper body, typically with a collar and sleeves and buttons down the front |
| shoe.n | — | COD: a covering for the foot having a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle. |
| shorts.n | — | COD: short trousers that reach only to the knees or thighs. |
| silks.n | — | COD: garments made from silk, especially as worn by a jockey in the colours of a particular horse owner. |
| skirt.n | — | COD: a woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs. |
| slip.n | — | COD: a loose-fitting garment, especially a short petticoat. |
| slipper.n | — | FN: a comfortable slip-on shoe, usuall worn indoors |
| smock.n | — | FN: a loose blouse or dress-like garment whose the upper part is gathered in smocking |
| sneaker.n | — | COD: mer. a soft shoe worn for sports or casual occasions. |
| sock.n | — | COD: a knitted garment for the foot and lower part of the leg. |
| stiletto.n | — | FN: a women's shoe with a thin, high, tapering heel. |
| stocking.n | — | COD: a woman's garment that fits closely over the foot and leg, typically made of fine knitted nylon yarn, held up by suspenders or an elasticated strip at the upper thigh. |
| stole.n | — | COD: a long scarf or shawl, generally worn by women, loosely over the shoulders. |
| suit.n | — | COD: a. a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt |
| sundress.n | — | COD: a light, loose sleeveless dress, typically having a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps. |
| surplice.n | — | COD: a loose white linen vestment worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers at Christian church services. |
| sweater.n | — | COD: a pullover with long sleeves. [Clothing] |
| sweatpants.n | — | COD: loose trousers with an elasticated or drawstring waist, worn for exercise or leisure. |
| sweatshirt.n | — | COD: a loose sweater, typically of knitted cotton, worn for exercise or leisure. |
| swimsuit.n | — | COD: a woman's one-piece swimming costume. |
| t-shirt.n | — | COD: a short-sleeved casual top, having the shape of a T when spread out flat. |
| tatters.n | — | FN: garments that are extensively torn. |
| teddy.n | — | FN: A piece of lingerie resembling a leotard or a bathing suit in cut. |
| tie.n | — | COD: a strip of material worn around the neck beneath a collar, tied in a knot at the front. [Clothing] |
| tights.n | — | COD: a close-fitting garment made of a knitted yarn, covering the legs, hips and bottom. |
| tippet.n | — | COD: a woman's fur cape or woollen shawl |
| togs.n | — | COD: informal for clothing |
| tracksuit.n | — | COD: a loose, warm outfit consisting of a sweatshirt and trousers, worn when exercising or as casual wear. |
| trousers.n | — | COD: an outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg. |
| tunic.n | — | FN: a short, coat-like garment reaching |
| tutu.n | — | COD: a female ballet dancer's costume consisting of a bodice and an attached skirt incorporating numerous layers of fabric, this being either short and stiff and projecting horizontally from the waist (the classical tutu) or long, soft, and bell-shaped (the romantic tutu). |
| tweeds.n | — | COD: clothes made of tweed. |
| two-piece.n | — | COD: a two-piece suit. [Clothing] |
| underclothes.n | — | COD: clothes worn under others next to the s |
| underclothing.n | — | FN: clothing worn under others next to the skin. |
| undergarment.n | — | COD: an article of underclothing. |
| underwear.n | — | COD: mass noun clothing worn under other clothes next to the skin. |
| undies.n | — | COD: informal articles of underwear. |
| uniform.n | — | COD: the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools. |
| vest.n | — | FN: a sleeveless garment worn on the upper part of the body |
| vestment.n | — | FN: a robe worn by the clergy |
| waistcoat.n | — | COD: Brit. a close-fitting waist-length garment with no sleeves or collar and buttoning down the front, worn typically by men over a shirt and under a jacket. [Clothing] |
| wellington.n | — | COD: ly Brit. a knee-length waterproof rubber or plastic boot. |
| welly.n | — | COD: short for wellington. |
| windbreaker.n | — | COD: US trademark a windcheater. [Clothing] |
| windcheater.n | — | COD: chiefly Brit. a wind-resistant jacket with a close-fitting neck, waistband, and cuffs. [Clothing] |
| wrap.n | — | COD: a loose outer garment or piece of material. [Clothing] |
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