backband

🇺🇸 /'bækbænd/ 🇬🇧 /'bækbænd/
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noun
B2

A piece of material at the back of a garment to make it stronger or hold its shape.

The backband on her dress kept it from stretching out.

B2

The part of a corset that goes from top to bottom, giving it shape and support.

The backband of the corset helped to pull her waist in tightly.

translation

n. A piece of material at the back of a garment to make it stronger or hold its shape.; The part of a corset that goes from top to bottom, giving it shape and support.