Singlet
noun
A type of shirt that is sleeveless and tight-fitting.
He wears a singlet when he goes for a run in the summer.

Often appears as...
- wear a singlet
- singlet top
noun
In physics, a state or particle with zero spin.
In quantum mechanics, a singlet state usually refers to a system in which all spins are paired.

Often appears as...
- singlet state
- singlet energy
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Technical
noun
A type of one-piece wrestling uniform.
Wrestlers typically compete in a singlet, which allows for a full range of motion.

Often appears as...
- wrestling singlet
- wear a singlet
noun
In optics, a single lens element.
A singlet lens can focus light but produces chromatic aberration.

Often appears as...
- singlet lens
- achromatic singlet
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Technical
noun
A type of shirt that is sleeveless and tight-fitting.
He wears a singlet when he goes for a run in the summer.

Often appears as...
- wear a singlet
- singlet top
noun
In physics, a state or particle with zero spin.
In quantum mechanics, a singlet state usually refers to a system in which all spins are paired.

Often appears as...
- singlet state
- singlet energy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of one-piece wrestling uniform.
Wrestlers typically compete in a singlet, which allows for a full range of motion.

Often appears as...
- wrestling singlet
- wear a singlet
noun
In optics, a single lens element.
A singlet lens can focus light but produces chromatic aberration.

Often appears as...
- singlet lens
- achromatic singlet
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4

Casual Wear
Singlets are informal and suitable for hot weather or sports activity.

It's hot outside; maybe I'll wear a singlet to the beach.
Layering Piece
A singlet can be worn under other clothes for comfort or warmth.

I always wear a cotton singlet beneath my sweater.
Casual Wear
Singlets are informal and suitable for hot weather or sports activity.

It's hot outside; maybe I'll wear a singlet to the beach.
Layering Piece
A singlet can be worn under other clothes for comfort or warmth.

I always wear a cotton singlet beneath my sweater.
Casual Wear
Singlets are informal and suitable for hot weather or sports activity.

It's hot outside; maybe I'll wear a singlet to the beach.
Layering Piece
A singlet can be worn under other clothes for comfort or warmth.

I always wear a cotton singlet beneath my sweater.
Quote examples
Brian Cage
Unfortunately, I'd be put over Ryback because, like, as a better worker, but I'm like, I don't want more of a comparison because I'm wearing a singlet as well, but that's what they went with and a lot of people like that.

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Michael Chandler
American Athlete
There's still times I wish I could throw on the black and gold singlet and go out there in the Hearnes Center and wrestle for the Missouri Tigers. I miss that and I miss the stuff about college wrestling.

Quote examples
Brian Cage
Unfortunately, I'd be put over Ryback because, like, as a better worker, but I'm like, I don't want more of a comparison because I'm wearing a singlet as well, but that's what they went with and a lot of people like that.

Quote examples
Michael Chandler
American Athlete
There's still times I wish I could throw on the black and gold singlet and go out there in the Hearnes Center and wrestle for the Missouri Tigers. I miss that and I miss the stuff about college wrestling.

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