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underwire

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un·der·wire  (ndr-wr)
n.
1. A semicircular wire support sewn into the underside of each cup of a brassiere.
2. A brassiere with such a wire support.


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As most bras are underwired, an ill-fitting bra will have the underwire resting on breast tissue, which increases the risk of the wearer developing cancer.
This bra fits and supports almost like an soft underwire bra although it does not have any underwires.
 
 
 
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