garter
/'gɑ:tə/
Definition
Noun:
- A band, typically made of elastic material, worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock.
- A similar band worn around the arm to hold up a sleeve.
Verb:
- To fasten or secure something with or as if with a garter.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- She wore a lace garter on her thigh.
- The elastic garter kept his sock from slipping down.
Verb:
- She gartered her stockings before putting on her dress.
- He gartered the sleeve of his robe to keep it out of the ink.
Advanced Usage
"To have/get the Garter": To be appointed to the Order of the Garter, the highest order of knighthood in the UK.
- He was honored to receive the Garter from the monarch.
"Garter snake": A common name for a non-venomous North American snake, derived from the resemblance of its stripes to old-fashioned garters. (Note: This is a compound noun listed here as it is a fixed, common name.)
- We saw a harmless garter snake in the garden.
Variants and Related Words
Garter belt (noun): A undergarment consisting of a belt with attached straps (garters) to hold up stockings.
- A garter belt is a classic piece of lingerie.
Garter stitch (noun): A basic knitting stitch pattern producing vertical rows of ridges, resembling the texture of some knitted garters.
- The scarf was knitted in simple garter stitch.
Synonyms
- Suspender (noun, chiefly UK): An elastic strap with a fastener, used to hold up a sock or stocking.
- Band (noun): A flat, thin strip or loop of material used for fastening or strengthening.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
- The Order of the Garter: The senior order of British knighthood, founded in the 14th century.
- Membership in the Order of the Garter is a great honor.
Noun
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a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
Verb
-
fasten with or as if with a garter
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