Car bra
noun
a rubberized device fitted over the front grille of a car to protect the paintwork from flying matter; also called auto bra
Word Origin
from resemblance to woman’s bra
noun phrase
A protective covering for the front of a car, often made of lack plasti (1980s+)
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