noun Download 🔗Share A stiff fabric made from cotton and horsehair. Examples : "The old dressmaker showed me a sample of crinoline, explaining it was traditionally used to stiffen petticoats and give skirts a fuller shape. " material wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stiff petticoat made from this fabric. Examples : "The bride's crinoline gave her wedding dress a beautiful, full shape. " material wear style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A skirt stiffened with hoops. Examples : "The bride's beautiful, full skirt was supported by a crinoline underneath. " wear style appearance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the hoops making up the framework used to support cladding over a boiler. Examples : "The engineer inspected the crinoline around the boiler to ensure it was securely supporting the insulation. " machine part structure building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Netting placed around ships to guard against torpedoes. Examples : "During the war, the naval ships were fitted with a crinoline to protect them from underwater torpedo attacks. " military nautical war technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading