Meaning of 'girdle'

Find the meaning of the word ‘girdle’

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Meaning of ‘girdle’

5 definitions found.

girdle

noun

a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

Synonyms: corset

noun

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

Synonyms: cincture sash waistband waistcloth

noun

an encircling or ringlike structure

verb

put a girdle on or around

Synonyms: gird

verb

cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

Example: "girdle the plant"

Synonyms: deaden

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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