Hyphenation of girdle

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word girdle? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

gir-dle

Definitions of girdle:

1.	An encircling or ringlike structure
2.	A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
3.	A woman's close-fitting foundation garment
4.	Cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients Girdle the plant
5.	Put a girdle on or around Gird your loins

Synonyms of girdle:

noun	skeletal structure
noun	cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth, band
noun	corset, stays, foundation garment, foundation
verb	deaden, incise
verb	gird, surround, skirt, border

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