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 fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
A length of cable or chain equal to 12+¹⁄₂ fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.
To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.
To shake, rattle.
To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.