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girdling

The word “girdling” has 2 syllables: gird-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɜrdlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for girdling?

In the thesaurus, “girdling” has 56 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for girdling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for girdling

Antonyms for girdling

Meanings of girdling

  • verb
    1. To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.
    2. To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.

Example Sentences

  • The workers were girdling the tree to prepare it for removal.
  • Ancient fortresses often had walls girdling the city.
  • She was girdling her waist with a golden sash.
  • The mountains were girdling the valley in every direction.
  • By girdling the trunk, the farmers ensured the tree would eventually die.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to girdling, such as: bandaging, banding, begirding, belting, besetting, besieging, chaining.

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