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Definition of girdle



Overview of noun girdle

The noun girdle has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. girdle

(an encircling or ringlike structure)

2. girdle, cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth

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

3. corset, girdle, stays

(a woman's close-fitting foundation garment)


Overview of verb girdle

The verb girdle has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. girdle, deaden

(cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant")

2. girdle, gird

(put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins")