Cincture
/ˈsɪŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing
- 2 a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers wordnet
- 3 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."
- 4 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).
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"In one, dated eighteen years ago, he appeared, wearing only sandals and a cincture of vine leaves, between two classical garden statues."
Etymology
From Latin cinctūra. Cognate with Spanish cintura (“waist”). Doublet of ceinture.