adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of underwire form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Fitted with wiring or straps to provide better support for the breasts. not-comparable

   "an underwired bra"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From under- + wired.

Etymology 2

From underwire + -ed.

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