Associations to the word «Gird»
Noun
- Peril
- Alley
- Bombardment
- Lord
- Dug
- Dynamics
- Foe
- Breast
- Brace
- Dante
- Prophet
- Dress
- Stronghold
- Majesty
- Shoe
- Shame
- Cloth
- Deep
- Strength
- Warrior
- Heaven
- Lamp
- Mantle
- Goose
- Pilgrim
- Verb
- Horizon
- Fight
- Elf
- Brigade
- Blessing
- Vow
- Saddle
- Knight
- Sultan
- Goat
- Jacket
- Supper
- Rein
- Hook
- Wash
- Follower
- Glimpse
- Fitting
- Multitude
- Vengeance
- Pilgrimage
- Virtue
- Pillar
- Ore
- Waste
- Bound
- Struggle
- God
- Battle
- Realm
- Limb
- Arm
- Wall
- Delight
- Old
Adjective
Wiktionary
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To prepare oneself for an action.
GIRD, noun. A sarcastic remark.
GIRD, noun. A stroke with a rod or switch.
GIRD, noun. A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To jeer at.
GIRD, verb. (intransitive) To jeer.
GIRD UP ONE'S LOINS, verb. (idiomatic) (intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.
Dictionary definition
GIRD, verb. Prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border".
GIRD, verb. Put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins".
GIRD, verb. Bind with something round or circular.
Wise words
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