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girdle
('g/[@]/rd/-/l )

noun (n)

  • an encircling or ringlike structure(noun.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth
    source: wordnet30
  • a woman's close-fitting foundation garment(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    corset, stays
    source: wordnet30
  • A griddle.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • That which girds, encircles, or incloses; a circumference; a belt; esp., a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist; a cestus.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Girdle the plant.
    Synonym:
    deaden
    source: wordnet30
  • put a girdle on or around(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    gird
    source: wordnet30
  • To bind with a belt or sash; to gird.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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