gurt

/ɡɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

a girth or girt, especially of a belt or a rope, or the act of girding or encircling

“The horseman tightened the gurt around the horse’s belly.”

2. verb

to encircle or gird with a rope or belt

“She gurt the tree with a wide leather strap to secure it in place.”

Synonyms

  • belt
  • girdle
  • girth

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • untie