ENGIRDING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

engirding

verb

present participle of engird, archaic

as in wrapping

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt her forehead engirded with a band of gold

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wrapping

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Two skinny straps crossed the toes, while another ran diagonally over the instep and met a narrow strap just below the ankle before wrapping around the heel.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
This involves folding gauze multiple times, placing it directly over the specific point of bleeding, and wrapping it tightly.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

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