A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
A corset.
To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport.
To tack, cruise about.
A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.
Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.
One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.
A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.
One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.