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

To gird is to prepare for a military attack, but more loosely it refers to readying oneself for any kind of confrontation. When you gird for something, you are preparing for the worst-case scenario.

It's the kind of disclaimer often added by politicians and bureaucrats to gird against conservative backlash when discussing matters related to climate change.

Apr 18, 2025 · Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) is a condition resulting in the loss of internal rotation of the glenohumeral joint as compared to the contralateral shoulder, most commonly seen in …