Cincture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cincture is a noun meaning An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing.
Meaning
An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing.
More Meanings
- A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment
- (architecture) The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.
- To encircle, or surround.
- (viniculture) To girdle (stunt or kill by cutting).
Example Sentences
In one, dated eighteen years ago, he appeared, wearing only sandals and a cincture of vine leaves, between two classical garden statues.
Word Forms
- cinctures
- cincturing
- cinctured
Synonyms for cincture
Depending on context, synonyms include sash, girdle, waistband, waistcloth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include girdle, sash, waistband, waistcloth, belt, securer.
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