Braces vs. Suspender

Bracesnoun

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

Bracesnoun

(dated) Handcuffs.

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

Suspendernoun

Something or someone who suspends.

Suspendernoun

(US) An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers. Called braces in other parts of the world.

Suspendernoun

(British) An item of apparel used to hold up a sock or (now especially) a stocking, such as a garter, or each of the fastening-straps attached to a corset or suspender belt.

Suspendernoun

One who, or that which, suspends; esp., one of a pair of straps or braces worn over the shoulders, for holding up the trousers.

Suspendernoun

elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)