verb
- to gird or encircle excessively; to bind too tightly around
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overgird'; rare or archaic usage
Examples
- The corset overgirds her waist uncomfortably.
- He overgirds the package with so much rope that it becomes difficult to open.
- The belt overgirds his torso, restricting his movement.
- She overgirds the tree with wire, damaging the bark.
- The armor overgirds the soldier's chest, limiting flexibility.