gird

• فعل يعني شدّ الحزام أو الرباط حول الوسط، أو التحزّم والاستعداد للعمل أو القتال.

An archaic verb meaning to encircle or bind with a belt or band, or to prepare oneself for action.

1. Prepare for actionC2formal

   To prepare oneself for a difficult or challenging situation.

   الاستعداد للعمل

   • The soldiers girded themselves for battle.
   • She girded her mind for the difficult exam.
   • He girded his spirit to face the criticism.

   المرادفاتbracefortifypreparereadysteel

   الأضدادceaserelaxsurrenderunwindyield

2. Encircling or fasteningC2formal

   To surround or encircle something, often with a belt or band.

   التحزام والتطويق

   • He girded his waist with a leather belt.
   • The ancient city was girded by high walls.
   • She girded the package with strong twine.

   المرادفاتbandbeltencircleencompassgirdleringsurround