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SUSPENDER
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("suspender" is a kind of...):
man's clothing (clothing that is designed for men to wear)
Meronyms (parts of "suspender"):
shoulder strap; strap (a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag)
Domain usage:
plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)
Derivation:
suspend (hang freely)