crinoline
/ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkri-nə-lən/ (ame, mw)
crinoline — noun
- crinolinesingular
- crinolinesplural
1. a wide, stiff ring-shaped structure that women wore under long skirts in the 180
a wide, stiff ring-shaped structure that women wore under long skirts in the 1800s to make the skirt spread out in a full, bell-like shape
Amara had to sit sideways in the carriage because her crinoline took up so much space on the bench.
crinoline as a large, bulky undergarment frame
The museum displayed a steel crinoline from 1860 with thin metal hoops held together by cloth strips.
material: steel / metal hoops
Stepping through a narrow doorway while wearing a crinoline required a careful turn to the side.
Maids often helped their mistresses put on the crinoline before the outer skirt was lowered over it.
- hoop skirt
refers to the combined frame and skirt together, not just the frame
- farthingale
an earlier type of skirt frame from the 16th–17th centuries, worn before the crinoline became popular
用法筆記
This sense refers to the undergarment frame itself, not the skirt worn over it. Frequently appears in historical fashion discussions.
常見錯誤
2. a very wide skirt or underskirt that holds a round shape because it contains a s
a very wide skirt or underskirt that holds a round shape because it contains a stiff frame or horizontal hoops sewn into the fabric
Lucia wore a white crinoline with lace trim to the costume ball at the old manor house.
The costume designer spent three weeks sewing horsehair braid into the hem of the crinoline to make it stand out evenly.
sewing technique: horsehair braid in hem
Vintage crinolines from the 1950s were shorter than Victorian styles but still kept a wide, bouncy shape.
Yuki found a pale blue crinoline at the antique shop and hung it on her wall as decoration.
The bride's crinoline rustled softly as she walked down the wooden church aisle.
- petticoat
a general term for an underskirt; not all petticoats have the stiff structure of a crinoline
- bell skirt
a modern term for a skirt shape, not a historical garment
3. a rough, firm cloth, originally woven from horsehair and later from cotton, used
a rough, firm cloth, originally woven from horsehair and later from cotton, used to stiffen parts of clothing such as collars, hat brims, and shoulder pads
The milliner cut a strip of black crinoline to line the inside brim of the felt hat.
used in millinery / hat-making
Wei pushed a piece of crinoline into the collar of his coat so the collar would stand up straight.
Modern crinoline is usually made of stiff cotton or nylon mesh, not horsehair like the original 19th-century version.
Sofia layered crinoline between the outer fabric and the lining of her costume bodice to give it structure.
- horsehair fabric
a specific type of crinoline made from real horsehair; heavier and rougher than cotton versions
- buckram
a stiff cotton fabric used for similar purposes in hat-making and bookbinding
- muslin
a lightweight, soft cotton fabric that has no stiffening properties
用法筆記
This sense refers to the textile material itself, not a garment or frame. It is still sold today in fabric shops for tailoring and costume-making.