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Vocabulary Entry
gird
|verb • verb
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verb
To encircle or bind with a flexible band.
Example Sentences
"She decided to gird her waist with a colorful belt."
"The knights girded their swords before heading into battle."
"He girt his loins, preparing for the tough task ahead."
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verb
To prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging.
Example Sentences
"He girded himself for the exam with a week of intense study."
"As the storm approached, they girded themselves for a power outage."
"She girded herself for the long journey ahead."