Word Meaning

girds definition and meaning

n. A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
n. A cut; a sarcastic remark; a gibe; a sneer.
v. To strike; to smite.
v. To sneer at; to mock; to gibe.
v. i. To gibe; to sneer; to break a scornful jest; to utter severe sarcasms.
v. t. To encircle or bind with any flexible band.
v. t. To make fast, as clothing, by binding with a cord, girdle, bandage, etc.
v. t. To surround; to encircle, or encompass.
v. t. To clothe; to swathe; to invest.
v. t. To prepare; to make ready; to equip; as, to gird one's self for a contest.

Crossword clues for girds

- Encircle
- Encircle with band
- Surround American soldier on highway
- Braces (oneself)