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bra
(bra)
Pronunciation:
/brɑː/
noun
an undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.
(also
auto bra
,
car bra
)
North American
a carbon-based cover that fits over the front bumper of a car.
Derivatives
braless
adjective
Origin:
1930s
: abbreviation of
brassiere
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