Gird

Quick meaning: Gird is a verb meaning (transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

Meaning

(transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
2. (transitive, chiefly reflexive) To prepare (oneself) for an action.
3. (nautical, intransitive) (of a vessel towing another) To be pulled on sideways by its towline, putting it at risk of capsizing.
4. A sarcastic remark.
5. A stroke with a rod or switch.
6. A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
7. (transitive) To jeer at.

Example Sentences

a castle girded with a moat

The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.

The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.

Gird thy sword vpon thy thigh, O most mightie: with thy glory and thy maiestie.

Word Forms

• girds
• girding
• girded
• girt

Synonyms for gird

Depending on context, synonyms include girdle, flout, jibe, jeer, scoff, scorn.

Antonyms for gird

Common opposites include disarm, demilitarize, demilitarise.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include girdle, begird, encircle, girth, fortify, build up.

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