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crinolines

/ˈkrɪnəlɪnz/

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Miriñaques

A stiff fabric made from cotton and horsehair.

Examples :

"The seamstress used layers of crinolines to give the ballgown its voluminous, bell-shaped skirt. "

La costurera usó capas de miriñaques para darle al vestido de baile su falda voluminosa en forma de campana.

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Miriñaques

A stiff petticoat made from this fabric.

Examples :

"The dancers' crinolines billowed beautifully as they twirled across the stage during the performance. "

Los miriñaques de las bailarinas ondeaban hermosamente mientras giraban por el escenario durante la actuación.

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noun

Miruñas

A skirt stiffened with hoops.

Examples :

"The girls at the historical reenactment wore beautiful crinolines that made their skirts puff out dramatically. "

Las chicas en la recreación histórica llevaban miruñas hermosas que hacían que sus faldas se abultaran dramáticamente.

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noun

Miriñaques

Any of the hoops making up the framework used to support cladding over a boiler.

Examples :

"The boiler's insulation was supported by sturdy crinolines, preventing it from touching the outer metal casing. "

El aislamiento de la caldera estaba sostenido por miriñaques resistentes, lo que evitaba que tocara la carcasa metálica exterior.

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Redes de protección contra torpedos

Netting placed around ships to guard against torpedoes.

Examples :

"During the war, the ships were fitted with crinolines to protect them from underwater torpedo attacks. "

Durante la guerra, los barcos fueron equipados con redes de protección contra torpedos para protegerlos de los ataques submarinos con torpedos.

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