Associations to the word «Gird»

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.

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.