girdling
gird-ling
verb
The act of encircling or surrounding something tightly, often like a belt.
"The creeping ivy was girdling the ancient oak tree."
noun
The act of removing a complete strip of bark from around a tree trunk.
"Girdling can fatally damage a tree by stopping nutrient transport."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: waistband, cincture, sash, waistcloth, girdle, deaden, corset, stays, gird