Girdled: meaning, definitions and examples
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girdled
[ หษกษหrdษld ]
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:
๐ต๐น cinturado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช eingekreist
๐ฎ๐ฉ dilingkari
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฒ'ัะทะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obrฤczony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ็ถใฎ
๐ซ๐ท cerclรฉ
๐ช๐ธ cinturado
๐น๐ท kuลatฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๊ฐ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุญุงุท
๐จ๐ฟ obklopenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obklopenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ป็
๐ธ๐ฎ obdan
๐ฎ๐ธ umkringdur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะปะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แก แจแแแแ แขแงแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dairษvi
๐ฒ๐ฝ cinturado
Word origin
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.
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- 28820 girdled
- 28821 derisively
- 28822 plaintively
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