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girdled

 

[ หˆษกษœหrdษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To girdle something means to encircle or bind it, typically with a belt or similar object. This term can apply to a variety of contexts, including both literal and metaphorical uses. In a literal sense, it may refer to encircling a person's waist or the trunk of a tree. Metaphorically, to girdle can also mean to surround or limit something, such as ambitions or actions.

Synonyms

bind, encircle, enclose, surround, wrap

Examples of usage

  • He girdled his waist with a leather belt.
  • The thick vines girdled the tree.
  • They girdled the neighborhood with a fence.
  • The developer girdled the project with strict regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "girdled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinturado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingekreist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilingkari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฒ'ัะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrฤ™czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็’ฐ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cerclรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cinturado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuลŸatฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุญุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obklopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obklopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ็ป•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obdan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umkringdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒก แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cinturado

Etymology

The word 'girdle' has its roots in Old English 'girdel', which meant a belt or a similar encircling item. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*girdilaz', which means a strap or band that encircles. The use of the word has evolved over centuries, with 'girdle' being used in literature as early as the 9th century. Historically, girdles were not only functional but also decorative, often worn by both men and women. In medieval times, girdles became a symbol of status, embellished with jewels and ornate designs. In botanical contexts, the term 'girdling' refers to a method of cutting into the bark of a tree to promote growth or harvesting, showcasing the term's versatility through the ages.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,820, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.