girdle

Meanings

• noun

  A band or strip of material, typically widened at the edges, used to encircle or reinforce something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɜːdl̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɜːdl̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with girdle
whirl , twirl , pearl , curl,url , world,irl , swirl

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Variants

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girdle , girdles , girdled , girdling , pantie girdle , pantie girdles , pectoral girdle , pectoral girdles , pelvic girdle , pelvic girdles , shoulder girdle , shoulder girdles

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Etymology

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Old English gyrdel, from gyrdan 'to encircle'. Related to gird 'to bind'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'girdle' is also used in astronomy to refer to the band of light around a planet or the equatorial band of a star.

2. In some cultures, a girdle is believed to have magical or protective powers.

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Related Concepts

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1. belt: A type of girdle, often used for practical purposes such as holding up trousers or for decorative purposes.

2. sash: A type of girdle, often worn as part of traditional clothing or for formal occasions.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'girdle' has been used metaphorically to represent protection or a boundary. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the phrase 'gird at my sides' to refer to her readiness for battle. In art, girdles have been depicted in various forms, such as the Venus of Willendorf, a prehistoric figurine of a woman with a girdle around her waist.

How to Memorize "girdle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thick, wide belt or sash encircling an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'girdle' with the idea of encircling or binding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Girdle is a belt that circles'.

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