English Explanatory Dictionary

underwire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semicircular wire placed in a bra to support the breasts.
  2. A bra that includes such wires.
verb
  1. To fix such a wire in place.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underwire.wav

Word forms

underwire underwires underwiring underwired

Etymology

From under- + wire.

Translations

Czech: kostice German: Bügel Italian: ferretto Swedish: bygel Turkish: balen
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