busto — meaning in English

English meaning

• bust verb To break something, especially by force.
• corset noun A tight, structured undergarment worn to shape the waist and torso.
• girdle noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.
• torso noun The main part of the body, not counting the head, arms, and legs.

Senses

busto is used for these senses in English:

• bust A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
• corset A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
• girdle A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
• torso The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

bust — full definition

1. verb To break something, especially by force.
2. verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
3. noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
4. noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
5. adjective Broke; without any money.

corset — full definition

1. noun A tight, structured undergarment worn to shape the waist and torso.
2. verb To restrict or confine tightly, as a corset does.

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