thong

• Sustantivo que designa una tira estrecha de material, como cuero o tela, utilizada para diversos fines, incluyendo parte de un látigo, ropa interior o traje de baño minimalista, y un tipo de sandalia que se sujeta entre los dedos del pie.

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.

   Tira de cuero para látigo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslashwhang

2. Type of underwearB2informal

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

   Tanga (prenda interior)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosg-stringtanga

3. C1formal

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

   Correa fina de cuero

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscordlacestrapwhang

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.

   Tanga de bailarina

   • 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.

   Sinónimosg-stringstring

5. A2informal

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

   Sandalias de dedo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosflip-flopzori