gird
IPA: gˈɝd
noun
- A sarcastic remark.
- A stroke with a rod or switch.
- A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
verb
- (transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
- (transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
- (transitive, reflexive) To prepare (oneself) for an action.
- (transitive) To jeer at.
- (intransitive) To jeer.
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Examples of "gird" in Sentences
- The knight had to gird himself with his armor before heading into battle
- She felt a sense of anticipation as she girded herself for the challenge ahead
- The city walls were girded with sturdy defenses to protect against invaders
- He girded his loins and prepared to face the difficult conversation with his boss
- The mountain was girded by a thick forest, making it a challenging terrain to navigate
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