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Related / Similar Words: arm, build up, fortify, encircle, girdle, girth, girt, begird

 

Definition:
  • prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqui border";
  • bind with something round or circular;
  • put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins";
  • encircle or bind; "Trees girded the green fields";

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    Hyponyms: rearm, re-arm, forearm, hoop

     

    Derivational Morphology: fortification, garrison, fort, armor, armour, arming, armament, equipping, weapon, arm, weapon system, corset, girdle, stays

     

    Anagrams: grid

     
     
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