Associations to the word «Corset»

Wiktionary

CORSET, noun. A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
CORSET, noun. (historical) In the Middle Ages, a tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women.
CORSET, verb. (transitive) To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.
CORSET, verb. (figuratively) To restrict or confine.

Dictionary definition

CORSET, noun. A woman's close-fitting foundation garment.
CORSET, verb. Dress with a corset.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats