girdle
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡɜːdl̩//ˈɡɝdl̩/noun
Definitions
That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference
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.
The zodiac; also, the equator.
The line of greatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting.
verb
Definitions
To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.
To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.