GIRDING Synonyms

• a structural member used to stiffen a framework

• imparting vitality and energy

• the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war

• the act of mobilizing for a common purpose

• the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort

• rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort

• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

• becoming stronger

• the act of increasing the strength of something

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

• a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows

• support and strengthen

• prop up with a pillow or bolster

• add padding to

• 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)

• a gathering of military personnel for duty

• compulsory military service

• gather or bring together

• call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• educate for a future role or function

• create by training and teaching

• lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

• an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

• get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

• cover, plate, or edge with steel