gird

noun

1. A sarcastic remark.

2. A stroke with a rod or switch.

3. A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

verb

1. prepare oneself for a military confrontation

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

Similar word(s): arm, fortify

Definition categories: competition

2. put a girdle on or around

- gird your loins

Similar word(s): girdle

Definition categories: contact, border, environ, ring, skirt, surround

3. bind with something round or circular

Similar word(s): encircle

Definition categories: contact, bind