noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A semicircular wire placed in a bra to support the breasts.
2. 2
   A bra that includes such wires.

Verb

1. 1
   To fix such a wire in place.

Etymology

From under- + wire.

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