overgirdle

/ˈoʊvərˌɡɜrdəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a girdle or belt placed over a garment, especially one worn over a corset

“She wore an overgirdle to accentuate her waistline.”

2. verb

to gird or encircle with or as if with a belt

“The designer chose to overgirdle the model’s waist with a decorative sash.”

Synonyms

  • belt
  • girdle

Antonyms

  • ungirdle