English noun: garter | |||
1. | garter (artifact) a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) | ||
Synonyms | supporter | ||
Broader (hypernym) | band | ||
English verb: garter | |||
1. | garter (contact) fasten with or as if with a garter | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fasten, fix, secure | ||