Corset is a type of clothing that has been used for centuries to shape the BODY and create an hourglass figure. It is typically made of fabric and boning, and is worn as an undergarment. The term corset is derived from the French word 'cors' meaning 'BODY'. The solutions for the crossword are UNDERWEAR (9 letters), BODICE (6 letters), STAY (4 letters), GIRDLE (6 letters), STAYS (5 letters), and WHALEBONE (9 letters). UNDERWEAR is a type of clothing that is worn directly against the skin, usually beneath other clothing. A BODICE is a garment for women that covers the torso and is often part of a dress or gown. A STAY is a piece of boning used to stiffen a corset. A GIRDLE is a type of corset that is designed to slim the waist and hips. Stays are similar to stays but are usually shorter and less stiff. WHALEBONE is a type of material used to make corsets, which is derived from the baleen of whales.