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gird
1[gurd]
verb (used with object)
to encircle or bind with a belt or band.
to surround; enclose; hem in.
to prepare (oneself ) for action.
He girded himself for the trial ahead.
Synonyms: , , ,to provide, equip, or invest, as with power or strength.
gird
2[gurd]
verb (used without object)
to gibe; jeer (usually followed byat ).
verb (used with object)
to gibe or jeer at; taunt.
noun
a gibe.
gird
1/ ɡɜː /
verb
to jeer (at someone); mock
(tr) to strike (a blow at someone)
(intr) to move at high speed
noun
a blow or stroke
a taunt; gibe
a display of bad temper or anger (esp in the phrases in a gird; throw a gird )
gird
2/ ɡɜː /
verb
to put a belt, girdle, etc, around (the waist or hips)
to bind or secure with or as if with a belt
to gird on one's armour
to surround; encircle
to prepare (oneself) for action (esp in the phrase gird ( up ) one's loins )
to endow with a rank, attribute, etc, esp knighthood
gird
3/ ɡɪ /
noun
Also: girr.a hoop, esp a child's hoop
Other Word Forms
- girdingly adverb
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Meanwhile, both nations have girded themselves for a lengthy confrontation.
But such extreme conditions are rare and individual homeowners can take steps to gird themselves against more-common wildfires.
Los Angeles County girded for a final day of red flag fire weather warnings Friday, before a day of relief amid the historic devastation of firestorms that hit the nation’s most populous county.
And federal employee unions are girding for a fight, according to The Journal.
Environmental groups say they are already girding for a fight.
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