Whalebone

/ˈweɪlbəʊn/
noun

A hard material from the upper jaws of a certain type of whale, used in the past to stiffen corsets and other clothing.

The Victorian corset was made of whalebone to give it a rigid structure.
Visual representation of "whalebone" - A hard material from the upper jaws of a certain type of whale, used in the past to stiffen corsets and other clothing.

Often appears as...

  • whalebone corset
  • whalebone stays
noun

A tool or device made from this material.

He possessed a finely crafted whalebone walking stick.
Visual representation of "whalebone" - A tool or device made from this material.

Often appears as...

  • whalebone umbrella
  • whalebone brush
noun

A hard material from the upper jaws of a certain type of whale, used in the past to stiffen corsets and other clothing.

The Victorian corset was made of whalebone to give it a rigid structure.
Visual representation of "whalebone" - A hard material from the upper jaws of a certain type of whale, used in the past to stiffen corsets and other clothing.

Often appears as...

  • whalebone corset
  • whalebone stays
noun

A tool or device made from this material.

He possessed a finely crafted whalebone walking stick.
Visual representation of "whalebone" - A tool or device made from this material.

Often appears as...

  • whalebone umbrella
  • whalebone brush
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "whalebone"
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Historical Fashion

Whalebone was vital in historical garments for shaping the body, not used in modern clothing.

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Heritage museums display dresses with whalebone structures.
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Environmental Ethics

Using actual whalebone is now unethical due to conservation efforts to protect whales.

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Replicas of whalebone corsets now use synthetic materials.
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Cultural Shift

The use of 'whalebone' indicates a historical setting or awareness of past fashion practices.

Illustration for Cultural Shift
Films set in the 1800s often feature costumes with whalebone elements.
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Historical Fashion

Whalebone was vital in historical garments for shaping the body, not used in modern clothing.

Illustration for Historical Fashion
Heritage museums display dresses with whalebone structures.
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Environmental Ethics

Using actual whalebone is now unethical due to conservation efforts to protect whales.

Illustration for Environmental Ethics
Replicas of whalebone corsets now use synthetic materials.
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Cultural Shift

The use of 'whalebone' indicates a historical setting or awareness of past fashion practices.

Illustration for Cultural Shift
Films set in the 1800s often feature costumes with whalebone elements.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Fashion

Whalebone was vital in historical garments for shaping the body, not used in modern clothing.

Illustration for Historical Fashion
Heritage museums display dresses with whalebone structures.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Environmental Ethics

Using actual whalebone is now unethical due to conservation efforts to protect whales.

Illustration for Environmental Ethics
Replicas of whalebone corsets now use synthetic materials.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Shift

The use of 'whalebone' indicates a historical setting or awareness of past fashion practices.

Illustration for Cultural Shift
Films set in the 1800s often feature costumes with whalebone elements.
Visual representation of the word "Whalebone"

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