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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

girdling

/ˈɡɜːrd.lɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does girdling mean?

verb

to encircle or surround something, typically with a rope or wire, especially to support or stabilize it. to weaken or kill a tree by encircling its trunk with a rope or wire.

Example

"The gardener girdled the tree to prevent it from toppling over in the wind."

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