| Noun | 1. | girdle - an encircling or ringlike structurepectoral girdle - a skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached pelvic arch, pelvic girdle, pelvis, hip - the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates | |
| 2. | girdle - a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousersband - something elongated that is worn around the body or one of the limbs cummerbund - a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo | |
| 3. | girdle - a woman's close-fitting foundation garmentpanty girdle - a woman's undergarment that combines a girdle and panties | |
| Verb | 1. | girdle - cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant"incise - make an incision into by carving or cutting | |
| 2. | girdle - put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"border, surround, skirt - extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property" | |