Gird: meaning, definitions and examples

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gird

 

[ gษœrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal usage

To gird means to encircle or bind with a belt or band. It can also refer to preparing oneself for action or a challenge, often suggesting a sense of readiness or determination. This action can be both literal, as in girding one's loins, and metaphorical, like girding oneself for an upcoming task. Girding can imply an act of strengthening one's resolve or determination in the face of adversity.

Synonyms

belt, bind, brace, prepare

Examples of usage

  • He girded his waist with a leather belt.
  • She girded herself for the challenging presentation.
  • The warrior girded his sword before the battle.
  • They must gird their minds for the difficult conversations ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "gird" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น girdar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‡เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umgรผrten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengelilingi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฒะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otoczyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฒใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encercler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rodear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘˜๋Ÿฌ์‹ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obklopit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obkฤพรบฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ็ป•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obkroลพiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umlykja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™hatษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rodear

Etymology

The word 'gird' originates from the Old English 'gyrdan', which means 'to encircle' or 'to bind'. The term has Germanic roots and is related to the Dutch word 'girden' and the German 'gรผrten', both of which convey a similar meaning of binding or encircling. Throughout history, 'gird' has been commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, often associated with preparing oneself for a task or challenge. The phrase 'gird up one's loins', a biblical reference, further solidified its metaphorical use in the English language, symbolizing the readiness to face trials or difficulties. Over time, this verb has maintained its relevancy in literature and everyday speech, indicating both physical girding and mental preparation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,092, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.