girth
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noun \ˈgərth\Definition of GIRTH
1
: a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (as a saddle) on its back
2
a : a measure around a body <a man of more than average girth> <the girth of a tree> b : size, dimensions
See Examples of GIRTH
- The tree is about two meters in girth.
- a person of large girth
- a girth of about two meters
Origin of GIRTH
Middle English, from Old Norse gjǫrth; akin to Old English gyrdan to gird
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to GIRTH
- Synonyms
- circumference
2girth
transitive verbDefinition of GIRTH
1
: encircle
2
: to bind or fasten with a girth
3
: to measure the girth of
Examples of GIRTH
- <you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse>
- <his arms couldn't quite girth the stone column>
First Known Use of GIRTH
15th century
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noun \ˈgərth\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GIRTH
: a measure around a body
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