Associations to the word «Undergird»

Wiktionary

UNDERGIRD, verb. To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.
UNDERGIRD, verb. To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for.
UNDERGIRD, verb. To lend moral support to.
UNDERGIRD, verb. To secure below or underneath.

Dictionary definition

UNDERGIRD, verb. Lend moral support to.
UNDERGIRD, verb. Make secure underneath; "undergird the ship".

Wise words

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