gird
Third Person
girds
Present Participle
girding
Past Tense
girt
Past Participle
girt
1
to encircle or bind with something round, often for support or protection
transitive
- The workers chose to gird the tree trunk with a protective barrier to prevent damage during construction.
- The ancient fortress was strategically girded by a circular wall for defense.
- The garden was girded by a low hedge, marking its perimeter.
- A tall stone wall girded the ancient castle, protecting it from invaders.
- The city was girded by a network of highways, making it easy to access.
Synonyms:
2
to mentally or physically prepare for a difficult or demanding task or challenge
- The soldiers girded for battle, knowing the fight ahead would be tough.
- The team girded for the championship match with intense practice sessions.
- As the storm approached, the community girded for potential flooding.
- He girded himself for the marathon, knowing it would test his endurance.
- She girded herself for the final exam after weeks of studying.
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3
to wrap or secure a belt, band, or similar item around someone or something
transitive
- He girded his waist with a leather belt before stepping out.
- The priest girded the altar boy with a ceremonial rope before the procession.
- The hiker girded his waist with a utility belt carrying essential tools.
- The warrior girded himself with a sword belt, ready for combat.
- The warrior girded his chest with armor, preparing for combat.
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