girdle

1. an encircling or ringlike structure

Definition categories: body

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

Definition categories: man–made, band

3. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

Similar word(s): corset, stays

Definition categories: man–made, foundation

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

- girdle the plant

Similar word(s): deaden

Definition categories: contact, incise

2. put a girdle on or around

Similar word(s): gird

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