Girdle - Definition
girdle
n 1: an encircling or ringlike structure
2: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt
or trousers [syn: girdle, cincture, sash, waistband,
waistcloth]
3: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment [syn: corset,
girdle, stays]
v 1: cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the
circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant"
[syn: girdle, deaden]
2: put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins" [syn: girdle,
gird]