The meaning of GIRD is to prepare (oneself) for action. How to use gird in a sentence.

Idiom gird yourself (Definition of gird from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

GIRD definition: to encircle or bind with a belt or band. See examples of gird used in a sentence.

gird in American English (ɡɜːrd) transitive verb Word forms: girded or girt, girding

Definition of gird verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · gird (third-person singular simple present girds, present participle girding, simple past and past participle girded or girt) (transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord. …

gird (up) one's loins, to prepare oneself for something requiring strength or endurance.