as in to wrap
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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Recent Examples of girth
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Equestrian influences in the 1950s celebrated outdoor pursuits such as horse-riding, golf, and fishing, further enhanced by the introduction of two enduring symbols: the Gucci Web, inspired by saddle girth stripes, and the Horsebit motif.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Stuck deep down below (especially Homer, who is literally stuck in a tunnel because of his girth), Lisa begins to tell him a story.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Trees have persistent, woody tops and increase in size by producing new growth at the tips of branches and by growing in trunk/stem girth.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Much of the girth is due to its durable design – including shockproofing, and IP68 dust- and water-resistance – but there's also a sizable power brick included.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Equestrian influences in the 1950s celebrated outdoor pursuits such as horse-riding, golf, and fishing, further enhanced by the introduction of two enduring symbols: the Gucci Web, inspired by saddle girth stripes, and the Horsebit motif.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Stuck deep down below (especially Homer, who is literally stuck in a tunnel because of his girth), Lisa begins to tell him a story.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Trees have persistent, woody tops and increase in size by producing new growth at the tips of branches and by growing in trunk/stem girth.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girth
Noun
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The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps Sleep patterns Menstrual cycle Optimize Your Nutrition Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Girth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girth. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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