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
The most important things are the hardest things to say.
They are the things you get ashamed of because words
diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem
timeless when they are in your head to no more than living
size when they are brought out.