cingere — meaning in English

English meaning

• belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
• encircle verb To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
• gird verb To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
• girdle noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.

Senses

cingere is used for these senses in English:

• encircle (transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
• gird (transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
• girdle (transitive) To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

belt — full definition

1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

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