as in circumferences
the distance around a round body
a fallen tree with a girth of some 26 feet making it wide enough for a full-grown man to walk through
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as in wraps
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse
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wraps
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
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Forbes.com,
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This technology uses a polymer that wraps around each lash to create a tube, which can make lashes look longer and flake less.—
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9 Sep. 2025
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