engirdle

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround or encircle something with a band, chain, or rope.

  - "He engirdled the tree with a rope."
  - "The soldiers engirdled the castle with a moat."

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Synonyms

engird

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engirdle
girdle , circle , perkle , wrinkle

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Homophones

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1. hymn
   

2. hymnal
   

3. hygiene
   

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Variants

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engirdle , engirdled , engirdles , engirdling

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Forms

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past tense: girdled; past participle: girdled; present participle: engirdling

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Etymology

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From Old English 'geweorcan' meaning 'to make, create, or fashion'. The 'g' at the beginning is a prefix meaning 'to' or 'into'.

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Related Concepts

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1. abdominal muscles: The muscles in the abdominal region, which help to support the spine and maintain proper posture.

2. core muscles: The muscles in the center of the body, which help to support the spine and maintain proper posture. The core muscles include the abdominal muscles, the oblique muscles, the transverse abdominis muscle, and the multifidus muscle.

3. stabilizer muscles: The muscles that help to stabilize and support various parts of the body, particularly the spine and the pelvis. The stabilizer muscles include the multifidus muscle, the transverse abdominis muscle, the oblique muscles, the hip muscles, and the muscles of the lower back and the pelvis.

4. posture muscles: The muscles that help to maintain proper posture and alignment of the body. The posture muscles include the muscles of the back, particularly the muscles of the lower back, the multifidus muscle, and the muscles of the middle back, such as the rhomboid muscles and the muscles between the shoulder blades. The posture muscles also include the muscles of the abdomen and the hips, such as the transverse abdominis muscle, the oblique muscles, and the hip muscles.

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Culture

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Engirdling has been used in various cultures and contexts. In ancient Rome, engirdling was a practice used to strengthen the abdominal muscles, particularly of soldiers. In medieval Europe, engirdling was also used as a symbol of protection and commitment, particularly in marriage ceremonies. In modern times, engirdling has continued to be used in various contexts, including as a form of physical therapy, as a symbol of commitment or protection in various cultures and contexts, and as a metaphor or idiom in literature and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "engirdle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with a strong trunk and a wide canopy of leaves. The tree represents the body, and the trunk and the canopy of leaves represent the different systems and structures of the body, which are interconnected and work together to maintain the health and the proper functioning of the body.

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