corset
/ˈkɔːrsɪt/
verb
- To fit or confine with a corset; to restrict tightly.
- She felt corseted by the strict rules of the school.
- In the past, young girls were corseted from an early age.
- The dress corseted her waist so tightly she could barely breathe.
- To restrict or limit something severely.
- His creativity was corseted by the rigid curriculum.
- The new regulations corseted the company's ability to expand.
- They felt corseted by the narrow budget for the project.
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noun
- A tight-fitting undergarment worn to shape and support the torso, historically laced and often stiffened with boning.
- She found a vintage corset at the antique shop.
- In the 19th century, women wore corsets to achieve a small waist.
- Modern corsets are sometimes worn as outerwear in fashion shows.
- A similar garment used for medical or posture support.
- The doctor recommended a corset to help with her back pain.
- Posture corsets can help people sit up straighter.
- He wore a medical corset after his surgery to support his spine.
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