girdles
gir-dles
noun
Elasticated undergarments worn to shape the waist and hips.
"She wore girdles to smooth her silhouette."
verb
Surrounds or encircles something, often with a band or belt.
"A strong wall girdles the ancient city."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: waistband, cincture, sash, waistcloth, girdle, deaden, corset, stays, gird