Definitions

1. noun

a stiffened or structured skirt or underskirt worn by women to produce a full skirt or to support a skirt with a lot of fabric.

“The Victorian lady wore a crinoline to accentuate her elegant ball gown.”

2. verb

to decorate or stiffen (a skirt or garment) with a crinoline.

“The tailor crinolined the wedding dress to make it look more dramatic.”