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Girdle

usgb/ˈɡɜːrdl/Volume
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Fashion AccessoryPlay
Historically, girdles were common fashion accessories and signified femininity. SlideMy grandmother showed me the elegant girdle she wore in the '60s.
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Today, girdles are less common and often replaced by more modern shapewear. SlideGirdles aren't in vogue nowadays, but some prefer them for their vintage feel.
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The word 'girdle' can be used metaphorically to describe something tightly encircling something else. SlideThe river formed a natural girdle around the small village.
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