| girdle | | |
| n. (body) | 1. girdle | an encircling or ringlike structure. |
| ~ skeletal structure | any structure created by the skeleton of an organism. |
| ~ pectoral girdle | a skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached. |
| ~ pelvic arch, pelvic girdle, pelvis, hip | the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates. |
| n. (artifact) | 2. cincture, girdle, sash, waistband, waistcloth | a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers. |
| ~ band | a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body). |
| ~ cummerbund | a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. corset, girdle, stays | a woman's close-fitting foundation garment. |
| ~ foundation garment, foundation | a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body. |
| ~ panty girdle | a woman's undergarment that combines a girdle and panties. |
| v. (contact) | 4. deaden, girdle | cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients.; "girdle the plant" |
| ~ plant life, flora, plant | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion. |
| ~ incise | make an incision into by carving or cutting. |
| v. (contact) | 5. gird, girdle | put a girdle on or around.; "gird your loins" |
| ~ border, environ, surround, skirt, ring | extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.; "The forest surrounds my property" |
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