girdle

nouns

an encircling or ringlike structure
girdle
is a type of (narrower)
any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
skeletal structure
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
cincture, girdle, sash, waistband, waistcloth
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
corset, girdle, stays

verbs

cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients
"girdle the plant"
deaden, girdle
put a girdle on or around
"gird your loins"
gird, girdle