bra
Americannoun
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Automotive Slang. a removable cover for the front end of an automobile to protect it from road debris.
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bra
By shortening
Example Sentences
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In addition to the altered approach to Valentine’s Day, the company is rolling out new products across its namesake, Pink and beauty lines while working to bolster its bra offerings.
Campaigners say stigma and uncertainty about removing bras for defibrillator use are part of the problem.
From BBC
“I’m a geriatric pregnant spinster who puts crystals in her bra,” Helen says in an unusual moment of self-awareness.
Then she celebrated by tearing off her jersey, leaving only her sports bra, and creating a photo and a celebratory memory that remains iconic in the history of women’s sports worldwide.
From Los Angeles Times
The strategy boosted margins and helped the bra and apparel retailer post a narrower loss in its third quarter.
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