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Meaning of gird
to encircle or surround something, typically with a belt or a band
Etymology of gird
The word "gird" has its roots in Old English "gyrdan", which means "to encircle" or "to surround"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "gyrða", which means "to gird" or "to encircle"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of encircling or surrounding something with a belt or a band
Synonyms
encircle
surround
envelop
enclose
ring
belt
girdle
cinch
encase
enfold
envelop
wrap
bind
tie
fasten
secure
clamp
brace
support
strengthen
fortify
reinforce
bolster
buttress
undergird
prop
stay
brace
strap
lash
hitch
moor
anchor
fix
attach
affix
append
suspend
hang
drape
cover
cloak
shroud
veil
mask
conceal
hide
screen
shield
guard
protect
defend
rampart
barricade
fence
wall
embankment
levee
dike
dam
barrier
obstruction
blockage
hindrance
impediment
Definitions
- To encircle or surround something, typically with a belt or a band
- * To prepare oneself for a challenge or a difficult situation
- * To provide support or reinforcement for something
Usage Examples
- She girded her loins in preparation for the marathon
- * The city was girded by a high wall for protection
- * The tree was girded with a wire to support its heavy branches