Definition of girdle

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Girdle (v. t.) To make a cut or gnaw a groove around (a tree, etc.) through the bark and alburnum, thus killing it..

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Pavilion :: Pavilion (n.) That part of a brilliant which lies between the girdle and collet. See Illust. of Brilliant.
Coracoid :: Coracoid (a.) Pertaining to a bone of the shoulder girdle in most birds, reptiles, and amphibians, which is reduced to a process of the scapula in most mammals..
Engirdle :: Engirdle (v. t.) To surround as with a girdle; to girdle.
Precoracoid :: Precoracoid (n.) The anterior part of the coracoid (often closely united with the clavicle) in the shoulder girdle of many reptiles and amphibians.
Cest :: Cest (n.) A woman's girdle; a cestus.
Girdler :: Girdler (n.) A maker of girdles.
Cestus :: Cestus (n.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form..
Belt :: Belt (n.) That which restrains or confines as a girdle.
Girdle :: Girdle (n.) The line ofgreatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting. See Illust. of Brilliant..
Lyriferous :: Lyriferous (a.) Having a lyre-shaped shoulder girdle, as certain fishes..
Waist :: Waist (n.) A girdle or belt for the waist.
Gipsire :: Gipsire (n.) A kind of pouch formerly worn at the girdle.
Zone :: Zone (n.) A girdle; a cincture.
Taeniata :: Taeniata (n. pl.) A division of Ctenophora including those which have a long, ribbonlike body. The Venus's girdle is the most familiar example..
Abnet :: Abnet (n.) The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer.
Girdle :: Girdle (v. t.) To inclose; to environ; to shut in.
Girdled :: Girdled (imp. & p. p.) of Girdl.
Zoned :: Zoned (a.) Wearing a zone, or girdle..
Anlace :: Anlace (n.) A broad dagger formerly worn at the girdle.
Seawand :: Seawand () See Sea girdles.
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