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Noun
Definition: A horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts.
Verb
Definition: To gird.
Definition: simple past tense and past participle of gird
Definition: to capsize because of forces in the cable attaching it to another vessel.
Adjective
Definition: 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.
Definition: Alternative spelling of gurt in the sense 'great.