suspensory

[ suh-spen-suh-ree ]

noun,plural sus·pen·so·ries.

a supporting bandage, muscle, ligament, etc.

adjective

serving as a suspensory.
suspending the operation of something.

Origin of suspensory

1535–45; <Latin suspēns(us) (see suspense) + -ory¹

Words Nearby suspensory

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How to use suspensory in a sentence

And finally, contraction of the suspensory ligament is of rare occurrence.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
The tearing of the suspensory ligament on the inner side may be assisted by the cutting edge of the needle during depression.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) | Various
Small suspensory paint pot, used in the decoration of the paraphernalia of the God of War—A-hai-i-ta—in times of peace.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained | James Stevenson
It was the suspensory clause which enabled Henry to coerce the Pope, and he was not slow to take advantage of it.
A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2) | Thomas M. Lindsay
An Example of a "suspensory Bill" would be a small account from your haberdasher's for a pair of braces.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 18, 1893 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for suspensory

suspensory

/ (səˈspɛnsərɪ) /

nounplural -ries

Also called: suspensor anatomy a ligament or muscle that holds a structure or part in position
med a bandage, sling, etc, for supporting a dependent part

another name (esp US) for jockstrap

adjective

suspending or supporting
anatomy (of a ligament or muscle) supporting or holding a structure or part in position

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