Tailor

noun

/ˈteɪlə/

Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.nounA person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

"He works as a tailor on Swanston Street."

2.nounThe bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

3.verbTo make, repair, or alter clothes.

"We can tailor that jacket for you if you like."

4.verbTo make or adapt (something) for a specific need.

"The website was tailored to the client's needs."

5.verbTo restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

"a narrowly tailored law"

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