girdle

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girdle Definition

• (n) an encircling or ringlike structure
• (n) a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
• (n) a woman''s close-fitting foundation garment
• (v) cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant"
• (v) put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"

girdle Synonyms

• cincture
• corset
• deaden
• gird
• girdle
• sash
• stays
• waistband
• waistcloth