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Meaning of girdle
A girdle is a belt or strap worn around the waist to support or constrain the body.
Etymology of girdle
The word "girdle" originates from Old English "gyrdel", which is derived from "gyrdan", meaning "to gird" or "to encircle"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a belt or strap worn around the waist
Synonyms
Definitions
- A belt or strap worn around the waist to support or constrain the body
- * A zone or region around something, especially the earth
- * A belt or strap used to fasten or secure something
Usage Examples
- She wore a girdle to support her back during pregnancy
- * The girdle of trees surrounding the lake created a natural barrier
- * The blacksmith used a girdle to secure the hot metal in place
Antonyms
freedom
release
loosening
unfastening
opening
unbuckling
untying
unbinding
unstrapping
unleashing
unshackling
liberation
emancipation
discharge
exemption
exception
immunity
impunity
absolution