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GIRDLED

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Girdled.

Girdled - as a noun

An encircling or ringlike structure

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skeletal structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cincture12sash7waistband15waistcloth18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
band7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A woman's close-fitting foundation garment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corset8stays8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foundation14foundation garment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Girdled - as a verb

Cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

Example: "Girdle the plant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deaden8

Put a girdle on or around

Example: "Gird your loins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gird6

Example Sentences

"She girdled the tree with a rope to keep it from falling over."
"The path was girdled by a dense thicket of shrubs and bushes."
"The river girdled the ancient fortress, providing a natural barrier."
"He girdled his waist with a leather belt."
"The climber girdled himself with safety harnesses before attempting the ascent."
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Word Game Points

Is GIRDLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, girdled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GIRDLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GIRDLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, girdled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GIRDLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GIRDLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, girdled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GIRDLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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