garter

• Ein elastisches Band oder Stoffstreifen, das um das Bein getragen wird, um Strümpfe oder Socken zu halten; auch ein elastischer Strumpfhalter oder ein Mieder, das Strümpfe hält.

A band of elastic or fabric worn around the leg to hold up stockings or socks.

1. Clothing accessoryB2formal

   A band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock.

   Strapse

   • She wore a lace garter under her wedding dress.
   • The bride's garter was blue for good luck.
   • He adjusted his garter to keep his socks from falling.

   Synonymesuspender

2. Heraldic symbolC1formalbritish

   A representation of a garter used in heraldry, especially as part of the Order of the Garter.

   Heraldischer Garter

   • The knight wore the insignia of the Garter on his armor.
   • The Order of the Garter is the oldest British order of chivalry.
   • The garter is depicted in the royal coat of arms.

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einem Strumpfband zu befestigen oder zu fixieren, oder mit einem Strumpfband zu schmücken.

A verb meaning to fasten or secure with a garter, or to decorate with a garter.

1. To fasten with a garterC1formal

   To secure or hold up a stocking or sock using a garter.

   Mit einem Strumpfband befestigen

   • She gartered her stockings before the ceremony.
   • The dancer gartered her socks to keep them in place.
   • He carefully gartered his socks to avoid wrinkles.

   Synonymebandbindfastengirdsecurestraptie