What is the difference between Gird and Guard?
What is the difference between Gird and Guard? :
Gird : (verb)
( 1 ) Surround something
Trees girded the lake.
( 2 ) Clothe someone
He girded himself with amour for the battle.
Guard :
( 1 ) A person especially a soldier or policeman who watches over a person or place to prevent escape or danger
There are security guards at the airport.
( 2 ) A group of people especially soldiers whose duty is to guard someone / something
The prisoner was brought in under armed guards.
( 3 ) A state of watchful readiness to protect or defend
There are soldiers on guard at the gate.
( 4 ) An apparatus which covers and protects
Football players often wear shin guards.
( 5 ) A position of being ready to defend oneself from a danger
Be on your guard against pickpockets.
Guard : (verb)
( 1 ) To watch over to protect from danger
The dog guarded the house.
( 2 ) To keep under control
You must guard your tongue carefully.