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girdle

 

[ ˈɡərdl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A belt or cord worn around the waist.

Synonyms

belt, waistband

Examples of usage

  • She wore a girdle to hold up her stockings.
  • The knight tightened his girdle before battle.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A muscular band or ligament that encircles a body part.

Synonyms

band, ligament

Examples of usage

  • The girdle of Venus is a crease on the palm of the hand.
  • The girdle of the eye helps protect the eyeball.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To encircle or bind with a belt or cord.

Synonyms

encircle, surround

Examples of usage

  • She girdled the tree with a ribbon.
  • The city is girdled by a river.

Translations

Translations of the word "girdle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinta

🇮🇳 कमरबंद

🇩🇪 Gürtel

🇮🇩 ikat pinggang

🇺🇦 пояс

🇵🇱 pas

🇯🇵 ベルト (beruto)

🇫🇷 ceinture

🇪🇸 cinturón

🇹🇷 kemer

🇰🇷 허리띠 (heoritti)

🇸🇦 حزام (hizam)

🇨🇿 pás

🇸🇰 opasok

🇨🇳 腰带 (yāodài)

🇸🇮 pas

🇮🇸 belti

🇰🇿 белбеу

🇬🇪 სარტყელი (sart'q'eli)

🇦🇿 kəmər

🇲🇽 cinturón

Word origin

The word 'girdle' originated from the Old English word 'gyrdel', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic word 'gurthilaz'. The concept of a girdle has been present in various cultures throughout history, often symbolizing different things such as protection, support, or fashion. Girdles have been worn by both men and women for different purposes, from holding up clothing to providing support for the body.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,997, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.