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1. An encircling or ringlike structure
    
2. A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
   - cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth
    
3. A woman's close-fitting foundation garment
   - corset, stays

1. Cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients
   "girdle the plant";
   - deaden
    
2. Put a girdle on or around
   "girdle your loins";
   - gird, girt

Derived forms: girdling, girdles, girdled

Type of: band, border, environ, foundation, foundation garment, incise, ring, shapewear, skeletal structure, skirt, surround

Encyclopedia: Girdle