Answer: girds

AnswerCrossword Clue
GIRDSPrepares for action
girdsGIRD, to surround (to encompass)
girdsto prepare for action
girdsto encircle
GIRDSSecures with a band
GIRDSReinforces
GIRDSSteels (oneself)
GIRDSEncircles with a belt
GIRDSTightens, as a belt
GIRDSFastens with a band
GIRDSFortifies
GIRDSBinds
GIRDSSurrounds
GIRDSBinds with a belt
GIRDSSurrounds.
GIRDSEncircles.
GIRDSEquips.
GIRDSBraces.
GIRDSFastens up.
GIRDSBinds up
GIRDSPrepares, as for action
GIRDSHems in
GIRDSStrengthens
GIRDSStiffens
GIRDSEncircles
GIRDSBraces