garter

• Cinta elástica o tira de tela que se lleva alrededor de la pierna para sujetar medias o calcetines, o también una liga ornamental.

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.

   Liga para sujetar las medias

   • 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.

   Sinónimossuspender

2. Heraldic symbolC1formalbritish

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

   Jarretera heráldica

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa fijar o sujetar con una liga o jarretera, o adornar con una liga.

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.

   sujetar con liga

   • 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.

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