girt

[ɡərt]

girt Definition

• 1. past participle of 'gird'
• 2. surrounded or encircled

Using girt: Examples

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

• Example

  The castle is girt by a moat.

• Example

  The city is girt by mountains.

• Example

  The island is girt by the sea.

girt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for girt

• encircle
• surround
• encompass
• ring
• border

Phrases with girt

• girt with power

  having a lot of power or authority

  Example

  The CEO is girt with power and makes all the important decisions.

• girt with danger

  involving a lot of risk or danger

  Example

  The expedition was girt with danger, but they decided to go anyway.

• girt with difficulties

  involving a lot of challenges or obstacles

  Example

  The project was girt with difficulties, but they managed to complete it on time.

Origins of girt

from Old English 'gyrtan', meaning 'to gird'

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Summary: girt in Brief

'Girt' [ɡərt] is the past participle of 'gird' and means surrounded or encircled. It is often used in a poetic or literary context to describe a place or object that is encircled by something else. For example, 'The castle is girt by a moat.' 'Girt' can also be used in phrases like 'girt with power,' 'girt with danger,' and 'girt with difficulties,' which describe situations that involve a lot of power, risk, or challenges.