girdle Synonyms
Another word for girdle
• noun (Context 1)
A woman's elasticized foundation garment worn around the waist and hips to shape or support the body.
"During the mid-twentieth century, the corset was a rigid staple of women's fashion before yielding to softer, more modern undergarments."
• verb (Context 2)
To encircle, bound, or encompass something entirely, acting as a band or barrier.
"A thick ring of evergreen forest girdles the base of the massive volcano."
• noun (Context 3)
A belt or cord worn around the waist, especially as part of historical, religious, or ceremonial dress.
"The abbot tied a simple woolen cincture around his waist before leaving the monastery grounds."
• verb (Context 4)
To remove a continuous band of bark and cambium from the circumference of a tree trunk, disrupting nutrient flow and typically killing the tree.
"Porcupines often ringbark young saplings during harsh winters by chewing the bark entirely around the trunk."