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suspender

UK
/səˈspɛndə/
US
/səˈspɛndɚ/

Translations

suspendernoun
suspenders
pl
UK
/səˈspɛndə/
US
/səˈspɛndɚ/
jarretellePour le support de bas ou de chaussettes ; surtout en anglais britannique.
She wore suspenders to keep her stockings in place during the dance.
Elle portait des jarretelles pour maintenir ses bas pendant la danse.
bretellePour une des deux bandes qui passent sur les épaules et maintiennent un pantalon ou un vêtement similaire ; surtout en anglais américain.
He replaced a worn suspender on his overalls before heading out to work.
Il a remplacé une bretelle usée de sa salopette avant de partir au travail.
Additional translations
suspenteEn ingénierie, notamment pour les ponts suspendus.
Synonyms
braces
suspenders
shoulder straps
garters
suspenderadjective
more suspender
Comp.
most suspender
Super.
UK
/səˈspendə/
US
/səˈspɛndɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to suspenders or a suspending function (e.g. "suspender belt").
porte-jarretellesSurtout dans l'expression suspender belt.
She bought a suspender belt and matching stockings.
Elle a acheté une ceinture porte-jarretelles et des bas assortis.

Definitions

suspendernoun
An elastic strap attached to a belt or garment, used to hold up stockings or socks.
She wore suspenders to keep her stockings in place during the dance.
Either of a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders to hold up trousers or similar garments.
He replaced a worn suspender on his overalls before heading out to work.
A vertical cable, rod, or chain that links the deck of a suspension bridge to the main supporting cable.
Each suspender on the bridge must bear a precisely calculated share of the load.
Someone or something that suspends; an agent or device that hangs or keeps another object from falling.
In the show, the magician acted as the suspender of disbelief, holding the audience in rapt attention.
suspenderadjective
Relating to or designed for suspenders, or serving to suspend; used only before a noun.
She bought a suspender belt and matching stockings.
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