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girdles

Pronunciation: [ˈɡɜrdlz]

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Learn how to use girdles in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a girdle is a type of clothing that fits tightly around the waist. It is usually worn to make the waist look smaller or to support the body. People sometimes wear girdles under their clothes, like dresses or suits.

Example

She wore a beautiful dress with a matching girdle that accentuated her waist.

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He decided not to wear a girdle because it felt uncomfortable and too tight.

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Did you see her stylish girdle under her formal outfit?

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) in anatomy, a girdle is a structure in the body that connects bones. For example, the shoulder girdle connects the arms to the body, helping us move them.

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The shoulder girdle is important for allowing us to lift our arms.

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Without a proper girdle, the arms would not attach well to the body.

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Can you name the bones that make up the shoulder girdle?

Context: “surround”

(verb) to girdle something means to encircle or surround it. Imagine wrapping a string around a package tightly; that is like girdling something.

Example

The gardener decided to girdle the tree with a decorative ribbon for the celebration.

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He didn't girdle the plant properly, so it was left open on one side.

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What method can we use to girdle the plant effectively?

How to pronounce girdles

Pronunciation: [ˈɡɜrdlz]

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