Coverall vs. Overall — What's the Difference?

Inclusive

Taking everything into account

A one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work; a boiler suit.

Taken as a whole; in all

A loose-fitting one-piece work garment worn to protect clothes.

A loose-fitting coat or one-piece garment worn over ordinary clothes for protection against dirt or heavy wear

A loose-fitting protective garment worn over other clothing.

From one end to the other

A loose-fitting one-piece garment that is worn over other clothing, especially one with trouser-like pants legs.

Including everything; comprehensive

A loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing

Regarded as a whole; general

On the whole; generally

Chiefly British A loose-fitting protective outer garment; a smock.

Overalls Loose-fitting pants, usually of strong fabric, with a bib front and shoulder straps, often worn over regular clothing as protection from dirt.

All-encompassing, all around.

Generally; with everything considered.

(British) A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

A garment, worn for manual labor, with an integral covering extending to the chest, supported by straps.

Everywhere.

Work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

A loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work

Involving only main features;

Including everything;