Visual meaning of 'girt'? - learn with images, example in daily life

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

noun

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

"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

verb

To gird.

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

wear body

verb

To bind horizontally, as with a belt or girdle.

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

appearance body wear

verb

To measure the girth of.

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

body

verb

To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

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

action nautical

verb

To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

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

appearance wear body

verb

To prepare oneself for an action.

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

action

verb

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

"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

Visual illustration of girt: 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.

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.

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

nautical sailing technical

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

adjective

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

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

amount number mass

adjective

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

"the great auk"

quality appearance

Visual illustration of girt: (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]

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]

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

family language

adjective

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

"great with child"

body physiology sex family

adjective

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

"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

adjective

Extreme or more than usual.

"great worry"

quality amount degree

adjective

Of significant importance or consequence; important.

"a great decision"

value quality

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

adjective

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

"a great deed"

character attitude value achievement moral quality

adjective

Impressive or striking.

"a great show of wealth"

appearance quality style

adjective

Much in use; favoured.

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

culture style society

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

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.

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

character person ability achievement

adjective

Title referring to an important leader.

"Alexander the Great"

title government royal politics

adjective

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

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

character attitude quality

adjective

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

"You are great at singing."

ability quality character human

adjective

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

"Dinner was great."

language word

adjective

Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.

"Great Scott!"

language word