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Etymology

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Compound of broek (pair of trousers) +‎ draagband (carrying strap, shoulder strap).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbruk.draːx.bɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: broek‧draag‧band

Noun

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broekdraagband m (plural broekdraagbanden, diminutive broekdraagbandje n)

  1. (clothing, obsolete) suspender (US), brace (UK)
    Synonym: bretel