'Corset' definitions:
Definition of 'corset'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Corset'
From: GCIDE
- Corset \Cor"set\ (k?r"s?t), n. [F., dim. of OF. cors, F. corps, body. See Corse.]
- 1. In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was close fitting, worn by both men and women. [1913 Webster]
- 2. An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Corset'
From: GCIDE
Synonyms of 'corset'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- advocate,
- alpenstock,
- arm,
- athletic supporter,
- back,
- backbone,
- backing,
- bandeau,
- bearer,
- bra,
- brace,
- bracer,
- bracket,
- brassiere,
- buttress,
- cane,
- carrier,
- cervix,
- corselet,
- crook,
- crutch,
- foundation garment,
- fulcrum,
- girdle,
- guy,
- guywire,
- jock,
- jockstrap,
- mainstay,
- maintainer,
- mast,
- neck,
- prop,
- reinforce,
- reinforcement,
- reinforcer,
- rest,
- resting place,
- rigging,
- shoulder,
- shroud,
- spine,
- sprit,
- staff,
- standing rigging,
- stave,
- stay,
- stays,
- stick,
- stiffener,
- strengthener,
- support,
- supporter,
- sustainer,
- upholder,
- walking stick