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cincture

Cincture (noun) means an enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing.

noun
1
An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing
2
A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment
3
The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.
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What is the meaning of cincture?

"cincture" (noun) means an enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing.

What are the different meanings of cincture?

"cincture" has 3 main meanings: 1. An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing; 2. A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment; 3. The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.

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