Related Clues:

• Prepare for action
• Brace
• Encircle
• Fortify
• Surround
• Strengthen
• Hem in
• Encircle with a band
• Fasten with a belt
• Encircle or bind
• ___ one's loins
• Put a belt on
• Brace (oneself)
• Prepare (for action)
• Encircle with a belt