girding

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround or encircle with a band or belt, typically as a protective measure.

  - "He girded himself with a sword before going into battle."
  - "The tree trunk was girded with a measuring tape."

• Verb

  To prepare or make ready, as for a new role or responsibility.

  - "She girded herself for the challenges of motherhood."
  - "The new employee was girding himself for his first interview."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with girding
herding , birding , hearding , larding

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Variants

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gird , gird her loins , gird his loins , gird its loins , gird my loins , gird one's loins , gird our loins , gird their loins , gird your loins , girded , girded her loins , girded his loins , girded its loins , girded my loins , girded our loins , girded their loins , girded your loins , girding , girding her loins , girding his loins , girding its loins , girding my loins , girding our loins , girding their loins , girding your loins , girds , girds her loins , girds his loins , girds its loins , girds their loins , girt

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Forms

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girded, girding, girds

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Etymology

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Old English gyrdan, from gyrd 'band, girdle'.

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'gird' is related to the word 'girdle', which is a type of belt or band.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'gird up your loins' is used metaphorically to encourage preparation and readiness.

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Related Concepts

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1. belt: A strip of material worn around the waist to hold up trousers or to fasten a gown or robe.

2. armor: Protective clothing worn by soldiers, knights, or other combatants.

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Culture

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In literature, 'girding' is used metaphorically to describe preparing oneself mentally or emotionally for a task or challenge. In art, images of people girding themselves with armor or other protective gear are common.

How to Memorize "girding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine wrapping a band or belt around an object or oneself.
   - Visualize the protective purpose of girding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate girding with preparation, protection, and readiness.
   - Connect girding with the idea of getting ready for a challenge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'G' in 'girding' stands for 'getting ready' or 'geared up'.

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