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gird

(g/[@]/rd )

A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.(noun)

source: webster1913

prepare oneself for a military confrontation(verb.competition)

Example:
The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East.

Synonym:
arm, build up, fortify
Antonym:
demilitarise, demilitarize, disarm

source: wordnet30
put a girdle on or around(verb.contact)

Example:
Gird your loins.

Synonym:
girdle

source: wordnet30
bind with something round or circular(verb.contact)

Synonym:
encircle

source: wordnet30
To strike; to smite.(verb)

source: webster1913
To gibe; to sneer; to break a scornful jest; to utter severe sarcasms.(verb)

source: webster1913
To encircle or bind with any flexible band.(verb)

source: webster1913

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