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girdles

The word “girdles” has 2 syllables: gir-dles

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɜrdlz/

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In the thesaurus, “girdles” has 69 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for girdles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for girdles

Antonyms for girdles

Meanings of girdles

  • noun
    1. That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference.
    2. A belt or elasticated corset; especially, a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
    3. The zodiac; also, the equator.
    4. The line of greatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting.
    5. A thin bed or stratum of stone.
    6. The clitellum of an earthworm.
    7. The removal or inversion of a ring of bark in order to kill or stunt a tree.
    8. A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.
  • verb
    1. To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.
    2. To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.

Example Sentences

  • The shop displayed a collection of vintage girdles from the 1950s.
  • In ancient times, jeweled girdles were worn as symbols of status.
  • Medical girdles are sometimes used to provide back support.
  • The museum showcased ceremonial girdles made of silk and gold thread.
  • Designers reintroduced girdles as part of a retro fashion line.

On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to girdles, such as: Sam Browne belts, baldrics, bandages, bandoleers, bandoliers, bands, begirds.

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