Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːdz] (IPA) 
The word "girds" is spelled with a "g" followed by an "i" and then an "r" and a "d" and then an "s." The "g" is pronounced as the "g" in "go," the "i" as the "i" in "bit," the "r" as the "r" in "run," the "d" as the "d" in "dog," and the "s" as the "s" in "sun." Phonetic transcription of "girds" in IPA is ɡɜːrdz. This word means to encircle with a belt or band.
Girds, as a verb, is the third-person singular form of the verb "gird." It is primarily used in reference to a person or object encircling or surrounding something, typically with the intention of providing support or reinforcement.
In its most literal sense, girds can mean to place a belt or band around the waist or to fasten or secure something with a belt or a similar type of strap. This usage can be seen in the context of wearing a girdle or tightening a belt for support or protection.
Figuratively, girds can also refer to mentally or emotionally preparing oneself for a difficult or challenging task. This usage suggests the idea of strengthening or fortifying oneself for a particular situation. To gird oneself, in this sense, implies gathering strength, determination, or courage in anticipation of adversity or conflict.
The term "girds" can also be used in a broader sense, indicating the act of surrounding something or forming a protective barrier around it. This can include physical constructs like walls, fences, or barricades that enclose or shield an area, as well as more metaphorical uses, such as forming arguments or evidence around a particular stance or belief.
Overall, girds can describe actions related to encircling, surrounding, protecting, or mentally preparing oneself or an object for specific purposes or challenges.
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The word "girds" is the third person singular form of the verb "gird". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "gyrdan", which means "to encircle, to put a belt around". This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gurthjaną". Ultimately, "gird" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*gʷʰer-", which carries the meaning of "to enclose, surround".
