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bus·tle2

bustle2

 
pronunciation:
buh sl
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a cushion or wire frame formerly worn beneath a dress to add fullness in the rear.
similar words:
foundation, hoop, lift, support
definition 2: a flounce, bow, or gathering of fabric at the rear of a dress below the waist.
synonyms:
bow, flounce
similar words:
fold, gathering, peplum, pleat, sash