1. the act or process of encircling or binding something tightly
2. a band or belt worn around the waist or hips

1. encircling or binding tightly with a belt, cord, or band
2. removing a ring of bark from a tree trunk, typically to kill the tree or control its growth
Usage: forestry; horticulture

Examples

• The rope was girdling the package tightly to keep it secure during shipping.
• Girdling the tree trunk with wire prevented the branches from spreading outward.
• The farmer used girdling as a technique to control the growth of the orchard trees.
• She wore a decorative girdling around her waist that matched her dress.
• The vines were girdling the fence post, slowly strangling it.
• Girdling a sapling can redirect its growth in a desired direction.