gird Definition
- 1encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band
- 2surround; enclose; hem in
- 3prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging
Using gird: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gird" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She girded herself with a sword.
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The city is girded by a wall.
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He girded himself for the upcoming debate.
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The company is girding for a legal battle.
gird Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with gird
gird one's loins
prepare and strengthen oneself for a difficult task or challenge
Example
He girded his loins for the upcoming marathon.
gird up one's loins
prepare and strengthen oneself for a difficult task or challenge
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She girded up her loins for the upcoming exam.
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He girdled the globe in just under 80 days.
Origins of gird
Old English 'gyrdan', meaning 'to encircle with a belt'
Summary: gird in Brief
The verb 'gird' [ɡərd] means to encircle with a belt or band, surround, or prepare oneself for something difficult. Examples include 'She girded herself with a sword,' and 'The company is girding for a legal battle.' Phrases like 'gird one's loins' and 'gird up one's loins' mean to prepare oneself for a difficult task, while 'girdle the globe' means to travel around the world.
