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suspender

UK
/səˈspɛndə/
US
/səˈspɛndɚ/

Translations

suspendernoun
suspenders
pl
UK
/səˈspɛndə/
US
/səˈspɛndɚ/
He wore suspenders to keep his pants up.
Он носил подтяжки, чтобы держать штаны.
The bride wore a blue suspender as her 'something blue'.
Невеста надела синюю подвязку как 'что-то синее'.
Additional translations
подвес
поддержка
подвеска
держатель
Synonyms
suspenders
garters
shoulder straps
braces
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").

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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