loincloth

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Noun loincloth has 1 sense

breechcloth, breechclout, loincloth, G-string - a garment that provides covering for the loins
--₁ is a kind of garment
--₁ has particulars: dhoti

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Loincloth

Noun

Sense 1: A garment consisting of a narrow strip of cloth worn around the waist and covering the genitals, typically worn in tropical regions.

Sample Sentence: The indigenous tribe members wore nothing but a simple loincloth to protect their modesty.

Noun

Sense 2: A similar garment historically worn by ancient civilizations, especially warriors.

Sample Sentence: The gladiator stepped into the arena with confidence, his bronze loincloth shimmering in the sunlight.

Noun

Sense 3: A metaphorical reference to someone who is weak, defenseless, or vulnerable.

Sample Sentence: He felt like a loincloth without any means of protection when his friends abandoned him during the difficult times.