| 单词 | garter |
| 释义 | garter n. & v. --n 1. a band worn to keep a sock or stocking up. 2. (the Garter) Brit. a the highest order of English knighthood. b the badge of this. c membership of this. 3. US a suspender for a sock or stocking. --vtr. fasten (a stocking) or encircle (a leg) with a garter. Phrases and idioms garter-belt US a suspender belt. Garter King of Arms see King of Arms. garter-snake any water-snake of the genus Thamnophis, native to N. America, having lengthwise stripes. garter stitch a plain knitting stitch or pattern, forming ridges in alternate rows. Etymology: ME f. OF gartier f. garet bend of the knee |
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