1) Binds with a belt 2) Braces 3) Dons a belt 4) Encircles 5) Encircles or fortifies 6) Encircles with a belt 7) Encloses 8) Fastens with a band 9) Fortifies 10) Hems in 11) Secures with a band 12) Stiffens 13) Strengthens Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/girds
1) Binds with a belt 2) Braces 3) Dons a belt 4) Encircles 5) Encircles or fortifies 6) Encircles with a belt 7) Encloses 8) Fastens with a band 9) Fortifies 10) Hems in 11) Secures with a band 12) Stiffens 13) Strengthens