Suspenders vs. Braces

Suspenders vs. Braces — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Suspenders and Braces

Suspendersnoun

(US) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off. (British) Braces.

Bracesnoun

(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces.

Suspendersnoun

(British) Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings. (US) Garters.

Bracesnoun

(dated) Handcuffs.

We put that villain in braces.

Bracesnoun

(British) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off (US: suspenders).

Bracesnoun

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

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