suspensor
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9.3
- noun
- /səˈspɛnsər/
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suspensor
- Many athletes choose to wear a suspensor for protection.
Examples
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During the football match, he wore a suspensor to keep him comfortable while running.
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He wore a suspensor while playing football.
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Athletes often use a suspensor during intense training sessions.
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He wore a suspensor to protect himself while playing rugby.
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The doctor recommended a suspensor for added support after the injury.
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For extra support during workouts, many athletes choose to wear a suspensor.
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The gym instructor advised him to use a suspensor to prevent injury while lifting weights.
Synonyms
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8.1
A close-fitting piece of underwear that protects a man's private parts during sports
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6.2
A piece of underwear that supports and protects a man's private parts during sports
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5.6
A tight piece of underwear men wear to hold and protect their private parts during sports
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4.1
A piece of underwear that supports and protects a man's private parts during sports
A cloth wrap that supports a hanging body part like the scrotum or a heavy breast
An elastic band that holds up hanging parts of the body like the scrotum or a breast
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word suspensor comes from Latin parts sub- 'under' and pendere 'to hang', the same idea you see in suspend. So a suspensor is a garment that 'hangs under' and supports a man's private parts during sports or hard exercise.