gar·ter 
/ˈgɑɚtɚ/ noun
plural gar·ters /ˈgɑɚtɚ/ noun [count] 1 : an elastic band of material that is worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock 2 US : a piece of material that hangs down from a woman's underwear and that is used to hold up a stocking —called also (Brit) suspender
