GIRD Synonyms

• form or draw a circle around

• bind with something round or circular

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• draw a line around

• restrict or confine within limits

• to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent from leaving or from being removed

• close in

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

• close in

• surround completely

• place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• a barrier that serves to enclose an area

• a dealer in stolen property

• enclose with a fence

• receive stolen goods

• fight with fencing swords

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

• have an argument about something

• a characteristic sound

• a toroidal shape

• a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

• (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

• an association of criminals

• the sound of a bell ringing

• a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

• jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

• a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

• sound loudly and sonorously

• ring or echo with sound

• make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

• the area in which something exists or lives

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• envelop completely

• surround so as to force to give up

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

• surround in a restrictive manner

• surround so as to force to give up

• a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

• the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• supply with arms

• make strong or stronger

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• add nutrients to

• add alcohol to (beverages)

• an encircling or ringlike structure

• a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

• cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

• put a girdle on or around

• enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages

• form or accumulate steadily

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• bolster or strengthen

• change the use of and make available or usable