Meaning & use
Girding
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Preparing oneself mentally or physically for a difficult or challenging task, or encircling something with a belt or band.
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The team spent the offseason girding itself for a tougher schedule.
Knights of old were shown girding on their swords before battle.
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From the literal sense of 'gird,' meaning to encircle with a belt; the figurative sense, 'girding oneself,' evokes preparing for battle.
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