GIRDLE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word girdle. (close relations)
Definition of GIRDLE
Best Alternative Words for GIRDLE
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cincture | nounn | |||||||
noun • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers | ||||||||
sash | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers | ||||||||
waistband | nounn | |||||||
noun • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers | ||||||||
band | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
bandage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body verb • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose • dress by covering or binding | ||||||||
belt | nounn | |||||||
noun • endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys • a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) • an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found • a vigorous blow • a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) • ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun • the act of hitting vigorously verb • sing loudly and forcefully • deliver a blow to • fasten with a belt | ||||||||
cinch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any undertaking that is easy to do • stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place • a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps verb • tie a cinch around • make sure of • get a grip on; get mastery of | ||||||||
cummerbund | nounn | |||||||
noun • a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo | ||||||||
encompass | verbv | |||||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
girth | nounn | |||||||
noun • the distance around a person's body • stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place verb • tie a cinch around | ||||||||
strap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
zone | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features • any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude • an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic • (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure verb • regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns • separate or apportion into sections | ||||||||
corset | nounn | |||||||
noun • a woman's close-fitting foundation garment verb • dress with a corset | ||||||||
deaden | verbv | |||||||
verb • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients • make vapid or deprive of spirit • lessen the momentum or velocity of • become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor • make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation • convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil | ||||||||
gird | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • put a girdle on or around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
stays | verbv | |||||||
noun • a woman's close-fitting foundation garment | ||||||||
waistcloth | nounn | |||||||
noun • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers |