bøjle — meaning in English

English meaning

• braces noun A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.
• hanger noun A shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire used to hang clothes on.

Senses

bøjle is used for these senses in English:

• braces (orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
• coat hanger A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.
• hanger One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

braces — full definition

1. noun A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.
2. noun Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders.

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