English dictionary

gird

/g/[@]/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

noun

Source: webster1913

prepare oneself for a military confrontation

verb.competition

Examples
The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East.

Synonyms arm build up fortify

Antonyms demilitarise demilitarize disarm

Source: WordNet 3.0
put a girdle on or around

verb.contact

Examples
Gird your loins.

Synonyms girdle

Source: WordNet 3.0
bind with something round or circular

verb.contact

Synonyms encircle

Source: WordNet 3.0
To strike; to smite.

verb

Source: webster1913
To gibe; to sneer; to break a scornful jest; to utter severe sarcasms.

verb

Source: webster1913
To encircle or bind with any flexible band.

verb

Source: webster1913