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GIRDLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Girdles.

Girdles - 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)

Girdles - 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

"In the 1950s, girdles were commonly worn by women to achieve an hourglass figure."
"Traditional girdles were made of elasticized material and had boning for support."
"My grandmother used to wear girdles to keep her stockings in place."
"Many women today prefer modern shapewear over traditional girdles."
"Some girdles have built-in control panels to shape and smooth the waistline."
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Word Game Points

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

GIRDLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GIRDLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, girdles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GIRDLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GIRDLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, girdles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GIRDLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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