1. plural of girdle; a belt or band worn around the waist
2. plural of girdle; a woman's undergarment that shapes and supports the body
Usage: dated
3. plural of girdle; something that encircles or surrounds

1. third person singular present of girdle; to encircle or surround
2. third person singular present of girdle; to secure with a belt or band

Examples

• She wore decorative girdles around her waist at the formal event.
• The city girdles the bay with its sprawling neighborhoods.
• Vintage girdles were popular undergarments in the 1950s.
• He girdles the tree trunk with protective bark to prevent damage.
• The mountains girdle the valley on all sides.
• Modern shapewear has largely replaced traditional girdles.
• A chain of islands girdles the coastline.