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Jockstrap — Jock Cup … Deutsch Wikipedia
jockstrap — jock strap (j[o^]k str[a^]p), n. 1. A supporting undergarment for the external genitals worn by men engaging in vigorous athletic sports or strenuous exercise; called also {athletic supporter} and {jock}. Syn: athletic supporter. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jockstrap — (n.) also jock strap, supporter of the male genital organs, used in sports, 1897, with STRAP (Cf. strap) (n.) + jock slang for penis c.1650 c.1850, probably from Jock, the nickname for John, which was used generically for common man from c.1500 … Etymology dictionary
jockstrap — ► NOUN ▪ a support or protection for the male genitals, worn especially by sportsmen. ORIGIN from slang jock «genitals» … English terms dictionary
jockstrap — ☆ jockstrap [jäk′strap΄ ] n. [slang jock, penis + STRAP] an elastic belt with a groin pouch for supporting the genitals, worn by men while engaging in athletics … English World dictionary
Jockstrap — Front, side and back view of a jockstrap A jockstrap (also known as a jock, jock strap, strap, supporter, or athletic supporter) is an undergarment designed for supporting the male genitalia during sports or other vigorous physical activity. A… … Wikipedia
jockstrap — UK [ˈdʒɒkˌstræp] / US [ˈdʒɑkˌstræp] noun [countable] Word forms jockstrap : singular jockstrap plural jockstraps informal a tight piece of underwear that a man wears to support his sex organs when he is playing sport … English dictionary
Jockstrap — Suspensoir Un suspensoir est un sous vêtement destiné au sportif. Sommaire 1 Description 2 Utilisation 3 Marques 4 En France … Wikipédia en Français
jockstrap — [[t]ʤɒ̱kstræp[/t]] jockstraps N COUNT A jockstrap is a piece of underwear worn by sportsmen to support their genitals … English dictionary
jockstrap — noun Etymology: English slang jock penis + English strap Date: 1886 athletic supporter … New Collegiate Dictionary
jockstrap — /jok strap /, n. an elasticized belt, a men s undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn esp. while participating in athletics. Also called athletic supporter. [1895 1900; jock male organ (var. of JACK1 male; see… … Universalium
