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tournure (n.)

Turn; contour; figure.

Any device used by women to expand the skirt of a dress below the waist; a bustle.

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Turn; contour; figure., Any device used by women to expand the skirt of a dress below the waist; a bustle.

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The elegant lady's tournure accentuated her wasp-waisted silhouette.

The ballerina's pirouette ended with a graceful tournure, adding drama to the performance.

The fashion historians marveled at the intricate construction of the Victorian tournure.

The tournure was a defining feature of 19th-century fashion, creating an hourglass shape.