a lightweight undergarment, worn esp. by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.

a belt, cord, sash, or the like, worn about the waist.

anything that encircles, confines, or limits.

Jewelry . the edge or narrow band between the upper and lower facets of a gem.

Anatomy . the bony framework that unites the upper or lower extremities to the axial skeleton.

Architecture . an ornamental band, esp. one surrounding the shaft of a column.

a ring made about a tree trunk, branch, etc., by removing a band of bark.

to encircle with a belt; gird.

to encompass; enclose; encircle.

to move around (something or someone) in a circle.

to cut away the bark and cambium in a ring around (a tree, branch, etc.).

Jewelry . round ( def. 51 ) .

noun

band , belt , sash , undergarment , underwear , waistband

verb

begird , belt , cincture , compass , encompass , engirdle , gird , girt , ring , beset , circle , encircle , environ , hedge , hem