cincture
UK /ˈsɪŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ US /ˈsɪŋk.t͡ʃɚ/
noun 3verb 2
Definitions
noun
1
An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing
2
A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment
In one, dated eighteen years ago, he appeared, wearing only sandals and a cincture of vine leaves, between two classical garden statues.
3
The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.
verb
1
To encircle, or surround.
2
To girdle (stunt or kill by cutting).
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