as in wrapping
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
a white granite boulder begirt with a band of dark gray
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wrapping
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The couple packed on the PDA, holding hands, wrapping their arms around each other, kissing, and glancing lovingly at one another.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026 -
Cucumbers should be used within four to six days of purchase if stored in the refrigerator, but tightly wrapping them in plastic or beeswax wrap can extend their shelf life.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Begirding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begirding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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