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girdles

/ˈɡɜːrdəlz/ /ˈɡɜrdəlz/

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noun

Cinturones, contornos

That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference

Examples :

"The girdles of trees in the orchard protected them from pests and rodents. "

Los cinturones de los árboles en el huerto los protegían de plagas y roedores.

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noun

Fajas, corsés

A belt or elasticated corset; especially, a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.

Examples :

"In the 1950s, many women wore girdles to create a smooth silhouette under their dresses. "

En la década de 1950, muchas mujeres usaban fajas para crear una silueta suave debajo de sus vestidos.

appearance wear item body

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noun

Zodiaco; ecuador

The zodiac; also, the equator.

Examples :

"Ancient astronomers used the term "girdles" to refer to both the zodiac and the celestial equator, helping them map the stars. "

Los antiguos astrónomos usaban el término "zodiaco" para referirse tanto al zodiaco como al ecuador celeste, lo que les ayudaba a mapear las estrellas.

astronomy geography

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noun

Filete

The line of greatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully examined the diamond's girdles with a loupe to ensure they were even and would securely hold the gem in the ring's setting. "

El joyero examinó cuidadosamente los filetes del diamante con una lupa para asegurarse de que fueran uniformes y que sujetarían la gema de forma segura en el engaste del anillo.

technical material

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Capa, estrato

A thin bed or stratum of stone.

Examples :

"The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient site, uncovering several thin girdles of limestone. "

Los arqueólogos excavaron cuidadosamente el sitio antiguo, descubriendo varias capas delgadas de piedra caliza.

geology material

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noun

Clitelo

The clitellum of an earthworm.

Examples :

""The biology student carefully pointed out the swollen girdles on the earthworms, explaining that these structures are important for reproduction." "

El estudiante de biología señaló cuidadosamente los clitelo hinchados en las lombrices de tierra, explicando que estas estructuras son importantes para la reproducción.

anatomy biology organism animal part

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noun

Anillado

The removal or inversion of a ring of bark in order to kill or stunt a tree.

Examples :

"The beavers' girdles on the young trees were deep and consistent, quickly killing the saplings. "

Los anillados de los castores en los árboles jóvenes eran profundos y consistentes, matando rápidamente las plántulas.

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verb

Ceñir, rodear

To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

Examples :

"The thick fog girdles the mountaintop, making it hard to see. "

La espesa niebla ciñe la cima de la montaña, dificultando la visibilidad.

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verb

Anillar, descortezar

To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.

Examples :

"The beavers girdled the young sapling, hoping to kill it so they could use it for their dam. "

Los castores anillaron el joven árbol, con la esperanza de matarlo para poder usarlo para su presa.

agriculture plant biology environment

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Plancha, sartén

A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.

Examples :

"My grandmother always makes the best pancakes on her old cast-iron girdle. "

Mi abuela siempre hace los mejores panqueques en su vieja plancha de hierro fundido.