breaststrap

English

Alternative forms

• breast strap, breast-strap

Etymology

From breast +‎ strap.

Noun

breaststrap (plural breaststraps)

1. A piece of horse tack for preventing the saddle from slipping backwards.

   Synonyms: breastcollar, breastgirth, breastplate

2. Any of various garments made to enwrap a woman's breasts, but excluding brassieres and bikini tops.

   Synonyms: strophium, breastband

Translations

horse tack — see breastplate