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 | ||