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gird

[ɡərd]

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.

  • Example

    The city is girded by a wall.

  • Example

    He girded himself for the upcoming debate.

  • Example

    The company is girding for a legal battle.

gird Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gird

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

    Example

    She girded up her loins for the upcoming exam.

  • travel around the world

    Example

    He girdled the globe in just under 80 days.

Origins of gird

Old English 'gyrdan', meaning 'to encircle with a belt'

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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.

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