#1
gird v. [
arm, build up, fortify] 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"
. wn #2
gird v. [
girdle] put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"
. wn #3
gird v. [
encircle] bind with something round or circular
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