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Gird Definition & Meaning

gird
verb
  1. 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"
  2. put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"
  3. bind with something round or circular

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Frequently asked questions

What does gird mean?
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" put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins" bind with something round or circular
What part of speech is gird?
Gird is a verb.
How many definitions does gird have?
Gird has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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