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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A shoulderless, sleeveless, tight-fitting, usually stretchy women's top cut straight across just below the armpits.

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  • noun A one-piece strapless tube-shaped top worn by women, leaving shoulders and belly-button exposed.

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  • Shoulderless, sleeveless tube-like upper garment which wraps the torso (not reaching higher than the armpits). Normally strapless, so tight over the breasts in order to prevent the garment from falling. Usually this is prevented with elastic or jersey-knit.

    July 22, 2008