busk
A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to…A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
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3 sensesA strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
(broadly)A corset.
(obsolete)A kind of linen.
Examples
6 sentencesHow much do you think I could make busking?
I did some busking during the summer.
ruЯ дал несколько уличных концертов этим летом. — salikh
Though I mainly work as a studio musician, I do a little busking to make some extra money.
ruХотя я в основном работаю как студийный музыкант, я также иногда даю концерты на улицах, чтобы заработать чуть побольше. — salikh
He started his musical career by busking in the town square.
Tom is in love with the woman who busks at the market.
deTom ist in die Frau verliebt, die auf dem Markt Straßenmusik macht. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from French busc, from Italian busco (“splinter”).Borrowed from French busc, from Italian busco (“splinter”).
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