Definition of "cincture" in inglés

noun

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

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

3. (architecture) 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).