garter


Definition: Meaning of, garter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɡɑːtə /

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Singular Plural
garter garters
[countable]
  1. a band of ELASTIC (= material that stretches) worn around your leg to keep a sock or STOCKING up
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  2. American English one of four pieces of elastic fixed to a woman's underwear and to her stockings to hold them up [=  suspender British English]
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garter used in phrases

  • Garter, the Order of the
    1. the highest order of British KNIGHTHOOD . The sign of the Order of the Garter is a blue VELVET garter.
  • Order of the Garter, the
    1. a group of 24 British men who have been given a special title of honour for their achievements. Members of the Order of the Garter have the title 'Sir', and, together with the Order of the Thistle, it is the highest level of KNIGHTHOOD .
  • common garter snake (noun)
    1. a garter snake that is widespread in North America
  • garter belt (noun)
    1. American English a piece of women's underwear with garters hanging down from it which fasten onto STOCKING s and hold them up [=  suspender belt British English]
  • garter snake (noun)
    1. a harmless American snake with lines of colour along its back
  • garter stitch (noun)
    1. instead of purling one side a knitting stitch that results in a pattern of horizontal ridges formed by knitting both sides
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