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GIRDLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Girdle.

How to pronounce girdle:

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Girdle - as a noun

An encircling or ringlike structure

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skeletal structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cincturesashwaistbandwaistcloth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
band
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A woman's close-fitting foundation garment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corsetstays
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foundationfoundation garment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Girdle - as a verb

Cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

Example: "Girdle the plant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deaden

Put a girdle on or around

Example: "Gird your loins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gird

Example Sentences

"She wore a corset-style girdle underneath her dress for extra support."
"My grandmother showed me her vintage girdle from the 1950s."
"The weightlifter tightened his leather weightlifting girdle before attempting a new record."
"The medieval knight fastened his metal girdle tightly around his waist."
"The fashion designer incorporated a jeweled girdle into her evening gown."
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Word Game Points

Is GIRDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, girdle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GIRDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GIRDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, girdle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GIRDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GIRDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, girdle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GIRDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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