Definition of suspensory Suspensory

sus•pen•so•ry

We found 11 definitions of suspensory from 3 different sources.

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What does suspensory mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: suspensories

suspensory - a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • suspensory (Noun)
    Something that suspends.
  • suspensory (Noun)
    Specifically the suspensory ligament .
  • suspensory (Adjective)
    Held in suspension.
  • suspensory (Adjective)
    Holding in suspension.
  • suspensory (Adjective)
    Suspensive.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • suspensory (a.)
    Suspended; hanging; depending.
  • suspensory (a.)
    Fitted or serving to suspend; suspending; as, a suspensory muscle.
  • suspensory (a.)
    Of or pertaining to a suspensorium.
  • suspensory (n.)
    That which suspends, or holds up, as a truss
  • suspensory (n.)
    a bandage or bag for supporting the scrotum.

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