cincture

cinc·ture

noun \ˈsiŋ(k)-chər\

Definition of CINCTURE

1

: the act of encircling

2

a : an encircling area b : girdle, belt; especially : a cord or sash of cloth worn around an ecclesiastical vestment or the habit of a religious

Examples of CINCTURE

1. <wrapped a cincture around the dress as a stylish accessory>

Origin of CINCTURE

Latin cinctura girdle, from cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird; probably akin to Sanskrit kāñcī girdle

First Known Use: 1587

Related to CINCTURE

Synonyms: ceinture, ²belt, cummerbund (also cumberbund), girdle, sash, self-belt

Related Words: band, waistband; circle, loop, ribbon, ring; baldric, bandolier (or bandoleer), Sam Browne belt; cestus, obi

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Rhymes with CINCTURE

tincture