"symmetricals" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} symmetricals pl (plural only)
  1. (historical) Padding worn by actors and other performers to expand their body shape. Tags: historical, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-symmetricals-en-noun-k7Uhry~h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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