Associations to the word «Undergird»
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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".
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