Answer: GIRT

AnswerCrossword Clue
GIRTEquip or encircle
girtto gird (to surround (to encompass))
girtto encircle
girtto prepare for action
GIRTReady for action
GIRTEncircle with a belt
GIRTSurround
GIRTEncircle or bind
GIRTHemmed in
GIRTBraced
GIRTSurrounded
GIRTCarpenter's heavy beam
GIRTEquip
GIRTEncircle
GIRTPrepared for action
GIRTSurrounded, in a way
GIRTEncircled
GIRTEncompass
GIRTSurrounded by
GIRTSea ... (N. J. resort)
GIRTEquipped
GIRTBound
GIRTEncircle.
GIRTCinctured.
GIRTSurround.
GIRTSurrounded.
GIRTEncircled.
GIRTBelted
GIRTRafter support
GIRTSupport beam
GIRTEncircled with a belt
GIRTBelted or banded