Definitions for gird

Definitions for (verb) gird

Main entry: gird, build up, fortify, arm

Definition: prepare oneself for a military confrontation

Usage: The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East; troops are building up on the Iraqi border


Main entry: encircle, gird

Definition: bind with something round or circular


Main entry: gird, girdle

Definition: put a girdle on or around

Usage: gird your loins


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