Gird (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bind with something round or circular.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The army is girding for a massive assault on the enemy's stronghold tonight.
- Soldiers are girding for the impending battle by stockpiling ammo and supplies.
- As tensions escalate, the nation is girding for a potential war with neighboring countries.
- The city is girding for the war, preparing its defenses and training its citizens.
- Troops have been ordered to gird for battle and prepare for a massive deployment to the front lines.