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to gird
01
to mentally or physically prepare for a difficult or demanding task or challenge
Intransitive: to gird for a challenge
Transitive: to gird oneself for a challenge
02
to encircle or bind with something round, often for support or protection
Transitive: to gird a place or area
Example
The ancient fortress was strategically girded by a circular wall for defense.
The knight decided to gird his waist with a sturdy belt before battle.
The hikers were advised to gird their ankles with supportive braces before the challenging trek.
03
to wrap or secure a belt, band, or similar item around someone or something
Transitive: to gird a person or body part
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