Associations to the word «Girding»
Noun
- Girdle
- Sandal
- Sword
- Aidan
- Trench
- Waist
- Sash
- Butte
- Osman
- Towel
- Grange
- Marshal
- Garment
- Armour
- Turban
- Righteousness
- Thigh
- Apron
- Tunic
- Belt
- Medallion
- Fellowship
- Armor
- Robe
- Endeavor
- Fray
- Buckle
- Cord
- Quiver
- Gown
- Cloak
- Frock
- Tombstone
- Fin
- Crescent
- Weep
- Sea
- Xv
- Grace
- Isle
- Scarf
- Strife
- Helm
- Cock
- Wherefore
- Protector
- Northumberland
- Bosom
- Glider
- Strap
- Harness
- Flank
- Rancho
- Haste
- Rocket
- Wipe
- Burrow
- Orb
- Tyranny
- Maiden
- Rope
- Bind
- Breech
- Glory
- Wrath
- Disciple
- Harp
- Shield
- Orphan
- Solitude
- Endeavour
- Spur
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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