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crossback design

crossback design

4.9
A style with straps that cross at the back used in dresses and swimsuits
  • noun
translation icon : diseño de tirantes cruzados
  • The new sports bra uses a crossback design for added support during workouts.

Examples

  • She chose a swimsuit with a crossback design because it provided a comfortable and secure fit.

  • Many evening gowns incorporate a crossback design to create a striking visual effect.

  • The dress features a beautiful crossback design.

  • This top has a unique crossback design that enhances its style.

  • She chose a swimsuit with a crossback design because it provided a comfortable and secure fit.

  • Many evening gowns incorporate a crossback design to create a striking visual effect.

  • The new sports bra uses a crossback design for added support during workouts.

Surface Forms

crossback design singular
crossback designs plural

Morphology

crossback + design

The meaning is directly compositional: 'cross' (to intersect) + 'back' (the rear part of the body) combined with 'design' yields a style where straps cross at the back. A B1 learner who knows 'cross', 'back', and 'design' can readily infer this clothing-related sense, so the expression is transparently built from its parts.

Etymology

Crossback design comes from a simple picture: straps that cross over the back, often making an X. That's why the term means a clothing style where bands cross at the back to give extra 'support' and a stylish look.