Definitions

1. noun

a band or ring of something (such as rope or metal) surrounding a post, pillar, or other structure, typically to support or strengthen it

“The old tree was wrapped in a heavy girt of rusty iron to prevent it from toppling over in the storm.”

2. verb

to encircle or surround something with a band or ring of something (such as rope or metal)

“The engineer girt the pillar with steel to increase its structural integrity.”

3. verb

to be or become encircled or surrounded by something

“The trees were girt by a thick layer of fog that obscured the landscape.”