1. (noun) girdle
an encircling or ringlike structure
Synonyms: waistcloth, stays, corset, cincture, sash, waistband
2. (noun) girdle, cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
Synonyms: cincture, sash, corset, stays, girdle, waistcloth, waistband, window sash
3. (verb) corset, girdle, stays
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Synonyms: waistcloth, stays, corset, cincture, girdle, sash, waistband
4. (verb) girdle, deaden
cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients
Synonyms: blunt, gird, deaden, girdle, dampen, damp
5. (verb) girdle, gird
put a girdle on or around
Synonyms: build up, gird, fortify, deaden, girdle, arm, encircle
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