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engirdle

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈgər-dəl, en-\
    • /ɪn.ˈɡɜːdl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈgər-dəl, en-\

Definitions of engirdle word

  • noun engirdle Surround; encircle. 1
  • verb engirdle To encircle as if with a girdle. 0

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Parts of speech for Engirdle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

engirdle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for engirdle

verb engirdle

  • encircle — Form a circle around ; surround.
  • band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
  • begird — to surround; gird around
  • belt — A belt is a strip of leather or cloth that you fasten round your waist.
  • cincture — something that encircles or surrounds, esp a belt, girdle, or border

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