hold-ups
(UK, colloquial) Women's stockings designed to be worn without suspenders.
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(UK, colloquial) Women's stockings designed to be worn without suspenders.
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(UK, Irish) An item of women's underwear consisting of a belt to which are attached suspenders for holding up stockings.
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(uncountable) A stocking-like garment worn on the legs; pantyhose, women's tights.