girdle

n 1: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt

or trousers [syn: {cincture}, {sash}, {waistband}, {waistcloth}]

2: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment [syn: {corset}, {panty

girdle}, {stays}]

v 1: cut a girdle around (a plant) so as to kill by interrupting

the circulation of water and nutrients [syn: {deaden}]

2: put a girdle on or around [syn: {gird}]