Sweat

/swɛt/

noun

  1. Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

  2. The state of one who sweats; diaphoresis.

    Just thinking about the interview tomorrow puts me into a nervous sweat.

  3. (especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).

Synonyms: perspiration, sudor

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