gird Synonyms
gird Meaning
gird (v)
prepare oneself for a military confrontation
put a girdle on or around
bind with something round or circular
gird (n.)
A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
A cut; a sarcastic remark; a gibe; a sneer.
gird (v.)
To strike; to smite.
To sneer at; to mock; to gibe.
gird (v. i.)
To gibe; to sneer; to break a scornful jest; to utter severe sarcasms.
gird (v. t.)
To encircle or bind with any flexible band.
To make fast, as clothing, by binding with a cord, girdle, bandage, etc.
To surround; to encircle, or encompass.
To clothe; to swathe; to invest.
To prepare; to make ready; to equip; as, to gird one's self for a contest.
FAQs About the word gird
prepare oneself for a military confrontation, put a girdle on or around, bind with something round or circularA stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a t
sarcasm, offence,insult, barb, brickbat, cut,indignity, diss, slur, offense
commendation,compliment, praise, commendation, compliment, praise,applause, acclaim, applause, acclaim
The soldier girded himself with his armor before entering the battle.
The builders girded the skyscraper with steel beams for support.
She girded her loins for the arduous journey ahead.
The town girded itself for the approaching storm by securing windows and doors.
