Cincture

/sɪŋk.ʃə/

noun

  1. An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing

  2. A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment

  3. The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.

verb

  1. To encircle or surround.

  2. (viniculture) To girdle (stunt or kill by cutting).

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