Bowyang
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊjaŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowyang is a noun meaning (Australia, New Zealand) A strap worn below the knee, especially by labourers, to keep the trousers up or to stop them stretching while bending.
Meaning
(Australia, New Zealand) A strap worn below the knee, especially by labourers, to keep the trousers up or to stop them stretching while bending.
Example Sentences
Jack McGrath […] travelled innocently beside his team in his faded red shirt, his moleskins, bowyangs, and heavy boots.
Word Forms
- bowyangs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boyang, brace, nicky-tam, backstrap, trou, bowstringer.
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