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girdles

/ˈɡɜːrdəlz/ /ˈɡɜrdəlz/

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noun

Ceintures, entourages

That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference

Examples :

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

Les ceintures des arbres dans le verger les protégeaient des parasites et des rongeurs.

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noun

Ceintures, gaines

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. "

Dans les années 1950, de nombreuses femmes portaient des gaines pour créer une silhouette lisse sous leurs robes.

appearance wear item body

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noun

Zodiaque; équateur

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. "

Les anciens astronomes utilisaient le terme "zodiaque" pour désigner à la fois le zodiaque et l'équateur céleste, ce qui les aidait à cartographier les étoiles.

astronomy geography

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noun

Rondiste

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. "

Le bijoutier a examiné attentivement les rondistes du diamant avec une loupe pour s'assurer qu'elles étaient régulières et qu'elles maintiendraient solidement la gemme dans la monture de la bague.

technical material

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noun

Couche, strate

A thin bed or stratum of stone.

Examples :

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

Les archéologues ont soigneusement fouillé le site antique, découvrant plusieurs fines couches de calcaire.

geology material

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noun

Clitellum

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." "

L'étudiant en biologie a soigneusement montré les clitellums gonflés des vers de terre, expliquant que ces structures sont importantes pour la reproduction.

anatomy biology organism animal part

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noun

L'annelage

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. "

Les annelages pratiqués par les castors sur les jeunes arbres étaient profonds et réguliers, tuant rapidement les jeunes plants.

environment biology plant agriculture nature

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verb

Ceindre, entourer

To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

Examples :

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

L'épais brouillard ceint le sommet de la montagne, ce qui rend la visibilité difficile.

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verb

Écorcer, anneler

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. "

Les castors ont annelé le jeune arbre, espérant le tuer pour pouvoir l'utiliser pour leur barrage.

agriculture plant biology environment

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noun

Plaque de cuisson, plaque à frire

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. "

Ma grand-mère fait toujours les meilleures crêpes sur sa vieille plaque à frire en fonte.