What does "ceñir" mean in English?

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Spanish

ceñir

English

to gird, to fit tightly

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Alternative translations of "ceñir"

to gird
to fit tightly
to cling
to encircle
to fasten

Examples of how to use "ceñir" in Spanish

Spanish
Se ciñó el cinturón.
English
He fastened his belt.
Spanish
Ella ciñe su cinturón antes de salir.
English
She fastens her belt before leaving.
Spanish
Yo ceñí la espada esa noche.
English
I girded the sword that night.
Spanish
Él ceñía la faja cada mañana.
English
He girded his sash every morning.
Spanish
Yo ceñiré este vestido mañana.
English
I will gird this dress tomorrow.

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Se ciñó el cinturón.

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