gaine — meaning in English

English meaning

• girdle noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.
• riser noun Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
• sheath noun A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.
• sleeve noun The part of a garment that covers the arm.
• spaghetti noun Long, thin strands of pasta, or a dish made from them.

Senses

gaine is used for these senses in English:

• girdle A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
• riser A vertical utility conduit, pipe or path between floors of a building for placement of cables (e.g. telephone, networking), or to convey fluids (e.g. gas, water).
• sheath (electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
• sleeve A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc. [from 19th c.]
• spaghetti (electrical engineering) Electrical insulating tubing or electrical wiring.

girdle — full definition

1. noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.
2. noun A tight, shaping undergarment worn to slim the waist, hips, or thighs.
3. verb To encircle or bind something tightly around, as with a belt.
4. verb (of a tree) To cut a ring of bark from the trunk, usually to kill it.

riser — full definition

1. noun Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
2. noun A raised platform used to lift performers, speakers, or equipment above floor level.
3. noun The vertical front face of a stair step, as opposed to the flat part you step on.
4. noun A vertical pipe or duct running between floors of a building, carrying cables, water, or gas.

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