Corselet

Word CORSELET
Character 8
Hyphenation corse let
Pronunciations /ˈkɔːslət/

Definitions and meanings of "Corselet"

What do we mean by corselet?

Body armor, especially a breastplate. noun

An undergarment that is a combination of a light corset and a brassiere. noun

To encircle with or as with a corselet.

Armor for the body, in use after the perfecting of plate-armor; specifically, in the sixteenth century, the breast- and back-pieces taken together. noun

The breastplate taken by itself. noun

The complete armor of a pikeman, musketeer, etc., consisting of breast and back, gauntlets and tassets, with a morion or open headpiece. noun

In zoology: In entomology, the thorax of an insect; that part to which the wings and legs are attached. noun

In ichthyology, a zone or area of scales, larger than the rest, developed behind the head and about the pectoral fins of certain scombroid fishes, as in the tunnies, albicores, bonitos, and frigate-mackerels. noun

In conchology, a ridge in the hinge of bivalves with an external ligament, with which the ligament is connected. noun

Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together; -- also, used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece. noun

The thorax of an insect. noun

Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together. noun

Also used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece. noun

A tight-fitting item of clothing which covers the body and not the limbs. noun

A type of women's underwear, combining a bra and a girdle in one garment; a corselette noun

The thorax of an insect. noun

A piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece noun

Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together.

The entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece.

A tight-fitting item of clothing which covers the body and not the limbs.

A type of women's underwear, combining a bra and a girdle in one garment; a corselette.

The thorax of an insect.

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The word "corselet" in example sentences

And we burned his body on a great pyre, with Elgiva, in her golden corselet, beside him singing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He got his harness off -- unbuckled and took off the great bronze corselet, in which be lay dead in another cave. ❋ Dj Barber (2010)

She picked up his corselet and buckled it on him, making him hold up his arms and kneel while she slipped it over his head. ❋ Dj Barber (2010)

The strapless corselet sheath gown with my signature décolletéstyling, made of my own Mountain Laurel white silk overlaid with handmade Breton lace that's almost as fine as what Great Aunt Edna used to make? ❋ Gerri Giovanelli Bauer (2010)

He showed me primary-source drawings of the snake headdress, sandals, wing corselet, and transparent garment worn by Kushite royalty. ❋ James Gurney (2009)

The big wrinkle on the hip is done by the piece that holds the socks up, not the corselet. ❋ Cosmo7 (2009)

But first undo me these clasps — for I have not worn this corselet since the battle of Saint ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ay, and then, Peter, this very night my courage seduced me, moreover, into too strait a corselet, which would have been the death of me, but for the aid of this gallant young gentleman, whose trade is fighting, whereof I wish him heartily joy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I will put on my head piece and corselet one day, and you shall hew at me, allowing me my broadsword to parry and pay back? ❋ Unknown (2008)

These vehicles, which have no counterparts nowadays, had something distorted and hunchbacked about them; and when one saw them passing in the distance, and climbing up some road to the horizon, they resembled the insects which are called, I think, termites, and which, though with but little corselet, drag a great train behind them. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A swarthy, but tall and handsome man, wearing a corselet richly engraved with arabesque work, started from his seat with the air of one provoked beyond the bounds of restraint. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A glance round the walls showed the implements of agriculture and the chase; but the eyes of the elder Philipson rested upon a leathern corselet, a long heavy halberd, and a two-handed sword, which were displayed as a sort of trophy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

His armour was ingeniously painted, so as to represent a skeleton; the ribs being constituted by the corselet and its back-piece. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Here, accordingly, any part of the corselet which would hinder action out to be removed; in place of which the corselet ought to have some extra flaps163 at the joints, which as the outstretched arm is raised unfold, and as the arm descends close tight again. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Again, the part exposed when the right hand is raised should be covered close to the corselet either with calfskin or with metal; or else there will be a want of protection just at the most vital point. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Another point: the corselet should be so constructed that it does not prevent its wearer sitting down or stooping. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Again, as an injury to the left hand may disable the horseman, we would recommend the newly-invented piece of armour called the gauntlet, which protects the shoulder, arm, and elbow, with the hand engaged in holding the reins, being so constructed as to extend and contract; in addition to which it covers the gap left by the corselet under the armpit. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Paying a visit to Pistias,379 the corselet maker, when that artist showed him some exquisite samples of his work, Socrates exclaimed: ❋ Unknown (2007)

The arm itself,164 it seems to us, will better be protected by a piece like a greave stretched over it than bound up with the corselet. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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