Stocking vs. Suspenders

Stockingnoun

A soft garment, usually knit or woven, worn on the foot and lower leg under shoes or other footwear.

Stockingnoun

A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

Stockingnoun

A knitted hood of cotton thread which is eventually converted by a special process into an incandescent mantle for gas lighting.

Stockingverb

present participle of stock

Stockingnoun

A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually knit or woven.

Stockingnoun

Any of various things resembling, or likened to, a stocking{1};

Stockingverb

To dress in GBs.

Stockingnoun

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

Stockingnoun

the activity of supplying a stock of something;

Stockingadjective

wearing stockings;

Stocking

Stockings (also known as hose, especially in a historical context) are close-fitting, variously elastic garments covering the leg from the foot up to the knee or possibly part or all of the thigh. Stockings vary in color, design, and transparency.

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.

Suspendersnoun

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

Suspenders

Suspenders (American English, Canadian English, Australian English) or braces (British English, Australian English) are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up skirts or trousers. The straps may be elasticated, either entirely or only at attachment ends, and most straps are of woven cloth forming an X or Y shape at the back.