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girdle

/'g/[@]/rd/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an encircling or ringlike structure

    noun.body

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms cincture sash waistband waistcloth

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms corset stays

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. A griddle.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  5. 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

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

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Girdle the plant.
    Synonyms deaden

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. put a girdle on or around

    verb.contact

    Synonyms gird

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To bind with a belt or sash; to gird.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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