plungedadj.
/plʌn(d)ʒd/, U.S. /pləndʒd/ 1. That has been plunged (in various senses of the verb).
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the world > space > relative position > low position > [adjective] > put in a deep place
plunged1581
1581 T. Howell His Deuises sig. B.iij The plunged state, wherein I lyue and dwell.
1640 T. Rawlins Rebellion iii. i. sig. E4 The plunged stage, Of this vice-bearing World, would head-long fall.
1768 J. Bevis in Philos. Trans. 1767 (Royal Soc.) 57 378 Depending on the relation of the height α to the plunged part.
1871 J. T. Trowbridge Lawrence's Adventures 10 The plunged face came dripping out of the cold water.
1961 I. T. Sanderson Continent we live On vii. 107 The snow on the surfaces of ponds is crisscrossed by rabbit tracks and the plunged hoofs of deer.
1989 P. Tilliat What's it like Out? (BNC) 11 His airborne body trembling behind him like the handle of a plunged dagger.
2. Of the neckline of a woman's garment: low-cut. Of a garment: having such a neckline. Cf. plunging adj. 5.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [adjective] > other
poted1609
bombastical1650
slash1799
raglan1858
jetted1866
bretelle1890
ruched1896
pouched1897
flapless1916
plunged1941
bat-wing1959
scoopy1970
1941 Reno (Nevada) Evening Gaz. 29 Aug. (advt.) Spun rayon and acetate crepe dresses with new longer waistline, deep yoke, high or plunged neckline and trim shoulder details!
1958 Oshkosh (Wisconsin) Daily Northwestern 20 Mar. 11/4 A new bra with wide-set straps, shallow upper cups and plunged center is shown to underline the marquise neckline.
1993 Daily Mirror 4 Aug. (Woman Suppl.) 6/3 The body takes the famous plunged, padded and underwired bra and adds a Lycra crepe body fabric.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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