Breastband

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A strophium: a band worn around the breasts.
  2. 2
    A band of canvas, attached to a ship's rigging, that provides support for the man heaving the lead in heavy weather.

Synonyms

All synonyms
breastgirthbreaststrapstrophium

Etymology

From breast + band.

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