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Term: Thongs

Noun (1):

A type of footwear consisting of a thin strip of material, typically leather or plastic, that passes between the first and second toes and around either side of the foot.

Example sentence: I prefer wearing thongs to the beach because they are comfortable and easy to slip on.

Noun (2):

A type of undergarment, mainly for women, consisting of a thin strip of material that passes between the buttocks, often worn as a swimsuit or as lingerie.

Example sentence: She bought a new pair of lace thongs for her honeymoon trip.

Noun (3):

In Australia, another term for flip-flops or rubber sandals.

Example sentence: Australians often refer to flip-flops as thongs.

Noun (4):

A narrow strip of leather or other material, often decorative, used to fasten something or as a part of clothing or jewelry.

Example sentence: The skirt was adorned with thongs made of colorful beads.

Noun (5):

Plural form of "thong", refers to multiple instances of any of the previous senses.

Example sentence: The store offers a variety of thongs for sale, including both footwear and undergarments.

Verb:

To fasten or secure something with a thong.

Example sentence: He thonged the saddle to the horse tightly before heading out for the ride.