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GIRD

Definition:

[verb] 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"
Synonyms: arm, build up, fortify
[verb] encircle or bind; "Trees girded the green fields"
Synonyms: girth, girt, be
[verb] put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"
Synonyms: le
[verb] bind with something round or circular
Synonyms: encircle