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- [gur-dl]
- /ˈgɜr dl/
- /ˈɡɜː.dl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gur-dl]
- /ˈgɜr dl/
Definitions of girdling word
- noun girdling a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks. 1
- noun girdling a belt, cord, sash, or the like, worn about the waist. 1
- noun girdling anything that encircles, confines, or limits. 1
- noun girdling Jewelry. the edge or narrow band between the upper and lower facets of a gem. 1
- noun girdling Anatomy. the bony framework that unites the upper or lower extremities to the axial skeleton. 1
- noun girdling Architecture. an ornamental band, especially one surrounding the shaft of a column. 1
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Origin of girdling
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English gyrdel, derivative of girdan to gird1
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Parts of speech for Girdling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
girdling 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.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
girdling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for girdling
adj girdling
- marking — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- bordering — the part or edge of a surface or area that forms its outer boundary.
- delimiting — to fix or mark the limits or boundaries of; demarcate: A ravine delimited the property on the north.
- zoning — (especially in city planning) of or relating to the division of an area into zones, as to restrict the number and types of buildings and their uses: zoning laws.
- bounding — under a legal or moral obligation: He is bound by the terms of the contract.
noun girdling
- planning — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
- drawing — an act of drawing.
- projecting — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- designing — artful and scheming; conniving; crafty
- aligning — to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
verb girdling
- bedevil — If you are bedevilled by something unpleasant, it causes you a lot of problems over a period of time.
- perplex — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- besiege — If you are besieged by people, many people want something from you and continually bother you.
- beleaguer — to trouble persistently; harass
- surround — to enclose on all sides; encompass: She was surrounded by reporters.
adjective girdling
- edging — a line or border at which a surface terminates: Grass grew along the edges of the road. The paper had deckle edges.
Antonyms for girdling
verb girdling
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- unloose — to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.).
- release — to lease again.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
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