suspender

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Noun suspender has 1 sense

brace, suspender, gallus - elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
--₁ is a kind of clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear
--₁ has parts: strap, shoulder strap
Derived form: verb suspend₁

Definitions from the Web

Suspender

Noun

1. A garment accessory consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder to hold up trousers or a skirt.

Sample sentence: He wore black suspenders to keep his pants from falling down.

Verb

1. To temporarily cease an activity or action.

Sample sentence: The construction work was suspended due to the heavy rain.

Noun

2. A device used for holding or securing something in place.

Sample sentence: The bridge was built with steel suspenders to reinforce its structure.

Noun

3. (British) A person responsible for executing hangings by noose.

Sample sentence: The crowd watched anxiously as the suspender prepared to carry out the execution.

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