Gallus (Noun)
Meaning 2
Elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- He adjusted his gallus to get a more comfortable fit while working.
- The boy's gallus were so worn out that his trousers kept falling down.
- She rummaged through her grandfather's old trunk and found a pair of gallus.
- In the olden days, people used gallus instead of belts to hold up their pants.
- After a few months of use, the gallus began to lose their elasticity.