suspender
US /səˈspen.dɚ/
UK /səˈspen.dɚ/
1.
bretels
a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and are fastened to the top of trousers or a skirt to hold them up
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He wore a suit with classic suspenders.
Hij droeg een pak met klassieke bretels.
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The clown's oversized trousers were held up by bright red suspenders.
De te grote broek van de clown werd omhooggehouden door felrode bretels.
2.
jarretel
(in the UK) a strap, usually elasticated, worn to hold up a stocking or sock
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She wore a garter belt with delicate lace suspenders.
Ze droeg een jarretelgordel met delicate kanten jarretels.
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The old-fashioned stockings were held up by suspenders.
De ouderwetse kousen werden omhooggehouden door jarretels.