body

English translation: body suit

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English term or phrase:body
Selected answer:body suit
Entered by: Chanda Danley

08:13 Jul 3, 2006
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / women's clothing
English term or phrase: body
please advise on the exact American equivalent for this (see link

http://www.raffaello-network.com/item_images/degint31129nero...

is it called just "body" or "underwear body"?
i mean the one lika one-piece swimsuit, the strap below having fasteners.
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body suit
Explanation:
another option that is used

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http://www.bodysuit.com/

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-07-03 09:15:54 GMT)
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www.bodysuit.com is an American site and as an American, most people wouldn't understand just 'body'
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body


Explanation:
This is just called a 'body' in the UK.

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body suit


Explanation:
another option that is used

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Note added at 59 mins (2006-07-03 09:13:40 GMT)
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http://www.bodysuit.com/

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-07-03 09:15:54 GMT)
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www.bodysuit.com is an American site and as an American, most people wouldn't understand just 'body'


    Reference: http://www.marielulingerie.co.uk/
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