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 long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time.
A stupid person, idiot.
That which supports or upholds.
A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.
To cover something with planking.
To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.
To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.
To harden, as hat bodies, by felting.
To bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber.
To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.