noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)
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noun
Meaning 1
A garter worn on the sleeve of a shirt above the elbow to hold the lower part of the sleeve tight and keep the cuff in the correct position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: arm garter
Antonyms: none provided
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2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Finnish:
hihanpidike
— garter to hold shirt sleeve in place
German:
Ärmelhalter
— garter to hold shirt sleeve in place