1. (

• girdle

) an encircling or ringlike structure ;

2. (

• girdle ,
• cincture ,
• sash ,
• waistband ,
• waistcloth

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

3. (

• corset ,
• girdle ,
• stays

) a woman's close-fitting foundation garment ;

1. (

• girdle ,
• deaden ,

) cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant" ;

2. (

• girdle ,
• gird ,

) put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins" ;