to surround or encircle something or someone, to gird or bind with a belt or band

engirdle the earth, engird one's loins, engirding sea

Formal and Informal Expressions of engird

In different contexts, you can replace 'engird' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'encircle, surround' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'wrap around, girdle' is a commonplace synonym.

engird: Explore its Definition & Usage

engird Definition

1to surround or encircle something or someone
2to gird or bind with a belt or band

Using engird: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engird" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The castle was engirded by a moat.
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The city is engirded by a ring of hills.
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She engirded her waist with a leather belt.
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The knight engirded his sword before the battle.

engird Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for engird

Phrases with engird

engirdle the earth
to encircle the earth
Example
The equator engirdles the earth.
engird one's loins
to prepare oneself for action or hard work
Example
He engirded his loins and set to work on the project.
engirding sea
a sea that surrounds or encircles a landmass
Example
The Mediterranean is an engirding sea for Europe.

Origins of engird

from Middle English 'engurden', from Old English 'gyrdan'

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Summary: engird in Brief

'Engird' [en-gurd] means to surround or encircle something or someone, or to gird or bind with a belt or band. It can be used in phrases like 'engirdle the earth' or 'engird one's loins.'