girded

[US]/[ˈɡɜːdɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈɡɜːrdɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of gird) To encircle or bind, especially the waist with a belt or band; To prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging; To surround or enclose.

Phrases & Collocations

girded himself

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girded loins

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girded with

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girded around

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girded up

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girded shoulders

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girded waist

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girded spirit

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girding himself

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girded strong

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Example Sentences

he girded himself for the difficult task ahead.

Han gjorde sig klar til den vanskelige opgave, der lå foran ham.

the knight girded on his sword before the battle.

Ridderen spændte sit sværd om sig før slaget.

she girded her loins with determination to succeed.

Hun spændte livet med beslutsomhed for at lykkes.

the old castle was girded by a thick stone wall.

Det gamle slot var omgivet af en tyk mur af sten.

the waistline of the dress was tightly girded.

Livtaljen på kjolen var stramt spændt.

the company girded itself against potential losses.

Virksomheden forberedte sig på potentielle tab.

the mountain was girded by a ring of trees.

Bjergtoppen var omgivet af en ring af træer.

he girded his mind against despair after the news.

Han forberedte sit sind mod fortvivlelse efter nyheden.

the city was girded by a river on three sides.

Byen var omgivet af en flod på tre sider.

the athlete girded himself for the marathon race.

Atleten forberedte sig til maratonløbet.

the island was girded by crashing waves.

Øen var omgivet af brusende bølger.

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