Pronunciation: /ˈɡɝdəl/
noun a belt or cord worn around the waist
A1 She wore a girdle to hold up her stockings.
A2 The medieval knight wore a metal girdle around his waist for protection.
B1 The girdle she wore under her dress helped to give her a slim silhouette.
B2 The ornate girdle was adorned with jewels and intricate designs.
C1 The girdle of the Earth's crust is made up of tectonic plates.
C2 The ancient artifact was a ceremonial girdle worn by royalty during special events.
verb to encircle or bind with a belt or cord
A1 She girdles her waist with a belt every morning before leaving the house.
A2 The knight girdles his sword before heading into battle.
B1 The hikers girdled their backpacks tightly to ensure they wouldn't fall off during the climb.
B2 The tree was girdled by the beavers, causing it to eventually die.
C1 The fortress was girdled by a deep moat to protect it from enemy attacks.
C2 The mountain range is girdled by a series of picturesque lakes.
formal She wore a girdle under her dress to give her a more streamlined silhouette.
informal I need to find a girdle that will smooth out my stomach for this tight dress.
slang Check out this girdle I found at the thrift store, it's a steal!
figurative The river seemed to girdle the entire town, creating a natural barrier.
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