Difference between Encircle and Gird

What is the difference between Encircle and Gird?

Encircle as a verb is to surround, form a circle around. while Gird as a verb is to bind with a flexible rope or cord.

Encircle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To surround, form a circle around.

Gird

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sarcastic remark.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To bind with a flexible rope or cord.To encircle with, or as if with a belt.To jeer at.To jeer.

We hope you now know whether to use Encircle or Gird in your sentence.

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