underwire

UK
/ˈʌn.dəˌwaɪə/
US
/ˈʌn.dɚˌwaɪr/

Translations

underwirenoun
underwires
pl
UK
/ˈʌn.dəˌwaɪə/
US
/ˈʌn.dɚˌwaɪr/
The bra has an underwire for extra support.
В бюстгальтере есть каркас для дополнительной поддержки.
металлическая вставка
Some women find the underwire uncomfortable.
Некоторым женщинам металлическая вставка кажется неудобной.
underwireadjective
UK
/ˈʌn.dəˌwaɪə/
US
/ˈʌn.dɚˌwaɪɚ/
с косточками
She prefers underwire bras for better support.
Она предпочитает бюстгальтеры с косточками для лучшей поддержки.

Definitions

underwirenoun
A thin, semi-circular strip of rigid material (such as metal or plastic) sewn into the underside of a brassiere cup to provide support and shape to the breasts.
She prefers bras with an underwire for extra support.
underwireadjective
Describing a bra or similar garment that contains a thin, semi-circular strip of rigid material sewn into the fabric to provide additional support.
She prefers underwire bras for the extra lift and shape they provide.