What is the meaning of gird?

Prepare oneself for a military confrontation.
- usage: "The U. S. Is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"
- synonyms: arm, build up, fortify
Put a girdle on or around.
- usage: "gird your loins"
- synonyms: girdle
Bind with something round or circular.
- synonyms: encircle

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