Suspensory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural sus·pen·so·ries.
  1. a supporting bandage, muscle, ligament, etc.
adjective
  1. serving as a suspensory.
  2. suspending the operation of something.
noun plural -ries
  1. a ligament or muscle that holds a structure or part in position
  2. a bandage, sling, etc, for supporting a dependent part
  3. another name (esp US) for jockstrap
adjective
  1. suspending or supporting
  2. (of a ligament or muscle) supporting or holding a structure or part in position
Suspensory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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