suspensory
/səˈspɛnsəri/
adjective
- Relating to or serving to support or hold something up.
- The plant uses suspensory roots to anchor itself in the soil.
- He wore a suspensory bandage to keep his arm stable.
- The suspensory ligament helps hold the eye in place.
Synonyms
noun
- A bandage or device that supports a body part.
- The athlete's suspensory kept his knee stable during the race.
- The doctor fitted him with a suspensory for his injured wrist.
- She bought a suspensory to support her back during lifting.