Overview of noun girdle

The noun girdle has 3 senses

• girdle -- (an encircling or ringlike structure)


• girdle, cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth -- (a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers)


• corset, girdle, stays -- (a woman's close-fitting foundation garment)

Overview of verb girdle

The verb girdle has 2 senses

• girdle, deaden -- (cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant")


• girdle, gird -- (put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins")