Girding: meaning, definitions and examples

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girding

 

[ หˆษกษœrdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

preparing oneself

Girding refers to the act of encircling or preparing oneself for an action. It often implies a sense of fortification or readiness, both physically and mentally.

Synonyms

equipping, preparing, readying

Examples of usage

  • She was girding herself for the upcoming exam.
  • The soldiers were girding their loins before the battle.
  • He took a deep breath, girding his mind for the challenges ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "girding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคเคงเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gรผrten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ัะณัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opasanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธฏใณใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ceinture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cinturรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกs

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opas

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ belti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะฑะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™mษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cinturรณn

Etymology

The term 'gird' originates from the Old English word 'gyrdan,' which means 'to encircle' or 'to bind.' In earlier usage, it specifically referred to the action of fastening a belt or cord around the waist, an essential practice for wearing armor or protective garments. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the metaphorical sense of preparing oneself for challenges or responsibilities. This evolution reflects both a practical necessity and a figurative expression of mental and emotional readiness. In literature, the word has been used to evoke themes of determination and resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,871 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.