thong

• Ein schmaler Streifen aus Material wie Leder oder Stoff, der für verschiedene Zwecke verwendet wird, unter anderem als Teil einer Peitsche, als minimalistischer Slip oder Bikini, oder als Sandale, die zwischen den Zehen gehalten wird.

A noun referring to a narrow strip of material, such as leather or fabric, used for various purposes including as part of a whip, as minimal underwear or swimwear, or as a type of sandal held between the toes.

1. Leather strip for a whipC1formal

   A narrow strip of leather that forms the flexible part of a whip.

   Riemen für die Peitsche

   • The whip was made from a single braided thong.
   • He cracked the thong against the ground.
   • The leather thong was carefully oiled to keep it flexible.

   Synonymelashwhang

2. Type of underwearB2informal

   A minimal undergarment that covers the pubic area, passes between the buttocks, and is supported by a waistband.

   String-Tanga

   • She wore a thong under her tight dress to avoid visible panty lines.
   • Thongs are popular for their minimal coverage.
   • He bought a pack of cotton thongs for everyday wear.

   Synonymeg-stringtanga

3. C1formal

   A thin strip of leather, often used to lash things together.

   Lederriemen

   • He used a leather thong to tie the bundle.
   • The craftsman wove the thong through the holes.
   • A thong of rawhide secured the tent flap.

   Synonymecordlacestrapwhang

4. Minimal clothing for performersC1informal

   A narrow strip of fabric worn by stripteasers that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband.

   String

   • The dancer wore a glittering thong as part of her costume.
   • The performer's outfit consisted of a thong and pasties.
   • She changed into a thong before going on stage.

   Synonymeg-stringstring

5. A2informal

   A backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe.

   Zehensandale

   • She wore flip-flops, a type of thong sandal, to the beach.
   • His thong sandals broke while he was walking.
   • Thong sandals are comfortable for casual wear.

   Synonymeflip-flopzori