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girt

/ɡɜːt/ /ɡɝt/

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noun

A horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the distance between the posts before attaching the girt to provide stability for the new barn wall. "

architecture building structure part technical

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verb

Examples :

"She girt her hiking boots tightly before setting off on the trail. "

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verb

To bind horizontally, as with a belt or girdle.

Examples :

"She girt her waist with a wide leather belt before going to work. "

appearance body wear

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verb

To measure the girth of.

Examples :

"The forestry student carefully girthed the oak tree with a measuring tape to determine its circumference. "

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verb

To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

Examples :

"The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large."

action nautical

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verb

To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

Examples :

"The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear."

appearance wear body

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verb

To prepare oneself for an action.

Examples :

"Before heading out into the rain, she girt herself with a waterproof jacket and umbrella. "

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verb

To capsize because of forces in the cable attaching it to another vessel.

Examples :

"During the storm, the small sailboat girt when the towline from the larger rescue boat pulled it sharply to the side, causing it to flip over. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean

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adjective

Bound by a cable; used of a vessel so moored by two anchors that she swings against one of the cables by force of the current or tide.

Examples :

"The fishing boat, girt against its anchor cable by the strong tide, strained at its mooring in the harbor. "

nautical sailing technical

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adjective

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

Examples :

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

amount number mass

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adjective

Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.

Examples :

"the great auk"

quality appearance

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adjective

(qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]

Examples :

"great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, great-great-great-grandfather"

family language

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adjective

(followed by 'with') Pregnant; large with young; full of.

Examples :

"great with child"

body physiology sex family

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adjective

(except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy') Intimate; familiar.

Examples :

"While initially reserved, the new neighbors soon became girt with the families on their street, sharing recipes and helping with yard work. "

person character human attitude society

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adjective

Extreme or more than usual.

Examples :

"great worry"

quality amount degree

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adjective

Of significant importance or consequence; important.

Examples :

"a great decision"

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adjective

(applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.

Examples :

"a great deed"

character attitude value achievement moral quality

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adjective

Impressive or striking.

Examples :

"a great show of wealth"

appearance quality style

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adjective

Much in use; favoured.

Examples :

"Poetry was a great convention of the Romantic era."

culture style society

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adjective

(applied to persons) Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.

Examples :

"a great hero, scholar, genius, philosopher, writer etc."

character person ability achievement

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adjective

Title referring to an important leader.

Examples :

"Alexander the Great"

title government royal politics

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adjective

Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

Examples :

"The school was girt with excitement as the day of the science fair approached. "

character attitude quality

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adjective

(often followed by 'at') Skilful or adroit.

Examples :

"You are great at singing."

ability quality character human

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adjective

Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).

Examples :

"Dinner was great."

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adjective

Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.

Examples :

"Great Scott!"